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Editorial
October 13, 1877
Pawtuxet Valley Gleaner
Phenix, Kent County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial decries unclean conditions in Pawtuxet Valley villages, such as accumulated waste, dumped ashes, uncovered drains, and open vaults emitting odors, urging sensible people to take personal interest in preventing these nuisances for reform.
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In too many of the villages along the Pawtuxet Valley we notice a lack of cleanliness and good order that is simply without reason. Boxes and barrels are allowed to accumulate and grow musty in front of markets, ashes, and even swill is dumped in the streets, sinkdrains go uncovered, vaults are left open and exhale their sickening and deadly odors, and a hundred and one other nuisances are suffered to exist in civilized communities. There is no need for us to say that these things should be prevented. Every sensible person knows they should be, and in order to bring about a reform should take a strong personal interest in the matter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Cleanliness
Public Nuisances
Pawtuxet Valley
Community Reform
Personal Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
Pawtuxet Valley Villages
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Lack Of Cleanliness In Pawtuxet Valley Villages
Stance / Tone
Urging Reform Through Personal Action
Key Figures
Pawtuxet Valley Villages
Key Arguments
Lack Of Cleanliness And Order Is Unreasonable
Boxes And Barrels Accumulate In Front Of Markets
Ashes And Swill Dumped In Streets
Sinkdrains Uncovered
Vaults Left Open Emitting Odors
Other Nuisances Exist In Civilized Communities
These Things Should Be Prevented
Sensible Persons Should Take Personal Interest For Reform