The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-22

inches, full size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the Industrial classes of the South
s. G. ARMSTRONG, editorial manag err; j. f. b
Marshall business manager. Terms: One dol.
| lar year, in advance.
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January LIST
1917 succeeding numbers on or before the first OF
every month.
9 The Southern Workman will be printed ON
fair white book paper Mr.. ]. r. Osgood, OF
Boston has generously offered picture from
Ecery Saturday for each number. 1t is hoped to
secure further contributions in order to present,
in each number, a variety of Illustrations, en-
bracng pictures of the best inventions in agricul
| tural and household machinery, of good stock of
| every kind, OF famous places and scenes, and of
domestic life also portraits of distinguished
men.
Mere writing will not go far with large por-
ton OF. our constituents; adequate ideas of what
they have never seen or heard of can best be con-
| veyed by pictures; written English Is almost an
| unknown tongue to the Southern workman !;
reading is so irllsome as to be of little pleasure
| to him. Good and cheap information has not
! been presented to the laboring CLASSES in a man
ner adapted to win their attention and suited to
| their needs.
We shall aim, ultimately, to reach those who
take no newspaper-to create a class of readers
whose information now scarcely reaches beyond
their visible horizon, and yet whose responsible
ties ana actions extend TO and affect every part
| of our country.
This is mission work-not u speculation-and
as such , we lthe ~ Up Deheving mat IL WILL IN
yeti, pecolne sell-supportlng anu regarding
the mechiinicai part as germane to the plan of
the lnstltute.
we nope 10 enter the cottage OF cabin as n
for yonng and aid TO sai;sfv in ,.9
the universal desire to know what is going on in
the world ana 10 con meet more Closely II posi-
PIE, the ehofus OF sympathy that stretch from
neaIt 10 neart all over TINS land, by teaching our
readers the lesson OF true brotherhood and maxi
ihs bright anu clear the relations ana duties OF
iree men, z ti
~ rs tnerelore proposed 10 publish an attrac-
nondence rom iitrant nass - Of , me uaS, ror,es
world, to urge practical measures for the benefit
VI tIe people, 10 stimulate respect LOT labor and
seeii-neip, ana enthusiasm Ior education to mag
MY tne ONCE OF tne teacner, 10 give attention to
agriculture ana the arts, py writing and illustra-
tlon, ana 10 ueYote several columns TO moral and
fehglous reading without being denomination
~ we nope 10 cooperate win all true Christian
"o UfhS
VI al southern worknen the teacher is the
most vailpie ior the diilusion OF literary tastes;
ne - the entering wedge He occupies the ex-
ceplionai position OF having no educated class
around mn. 1, IL pe possible 10 awaken his in
terest IN general subjects ms tastes Will be re-
hected IN the minds OF his pupils, and the great
point wili De gained, that a newspaper win find
sites OF the teacher in announcement and infor-
NATION WIN therefore receive leading share OF
consideration III inls journal
O w, agriculurai coltinh VIII be directed espe-
e,x 70 s,ais ~nca US may benefit