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Editorial
April 1, 1892
The Dalles Weekly Chronicle
Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Editorial in Yamhill County Ledger condemns prizefighting as a brutal, illegal amusement corrupting youth, advocating for the banishment of prizefighters to encourage honest labor.
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Yamhill County Ledger: How can we wonder at the young men and boys indulging in the brutal amusement (if it can be so called) of prizefighting. Every paper almost contains some account of a prizefight in some part of the United States. Then how long will people remain quiet readers and quiescent spectators of these open violations of the law and revolting exhibitions of brute force. How much better for the youths of our country if the whole army of prizefighters were at once banished from the land and warned never to return until they have learned to make their livings by honest toil.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Prizefighting
Brutal Amusement
Law Violations
Youth Corruption
Honest Toil
Moral Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Prizefighters
Youths Of Our Country
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Condemnation Of Prizefighting
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation Against Prizefighting
Key Figures
Prizefighters
Youths Of Our Country
Key Arguments
Prizefighting Is A Brutal Amusement Indulged By Young Men And Boys.
Newspapers Frequently Report Prizefights Across The United States.
Prizefights Are Open Violations Of The Law And Revolting Exhibitions Of Brute Force.
People Should Not Remain Passive Spectators Of Such Events.
Prizefighters Should Be Banished Until They Learn Honest Toil.
This Would Benefit The Youths Of The Country.