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Editorial
February 11, 1905
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques donations to libraries and arts as luxuries, urging that true charity prioritize direct aid to poor widows, orphans, and families in need, emphasizing essentials like bread over costly books.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
Thousands of dollars are given away every year to build libraries, institutions of art, etc. Of course, such gifts are beneficial to a large class of people, (and they are worthy of the greatest) commendation. But such donations do not help the poor widow and orphans found in every section of the country. Hundreds of fathers are sick and helpless, and their families are in great want. Helping such in time of great need is the best kind of charity. Libraries are a luxury; not charity. In giving money therefore, to help poor people; it should be given in such a way that it will do the greatest amount of good. A piece of bread will sometimes do far more good than a costly book.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Charity
Poor Relief
Widows Orphans
Libraries Luxury
Direct Aid
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
True Charity For The Poor Over Luxuries
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Direct Aid To The Needy
Key Arguments
Donations To Libraries And Arts Benefit Many But Do Not Help The Poor
Libraries Are Luxuries, Not Charity
Direct Help To Sick Fathers, Widows, And Orphans Is The Best Charity
Money For The Poor Should Maximize Good, Like Providing Bread Over Books