West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-07-22

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listed. Woman has exhibited more
ability in journalism. than almost
anything else that she has engaged
m, As writer's Of fiction, as contribu.
tors 20 magazines. and various
. Journals, are found not only the
most fluent and well flushed pro.
duc,ions or modern literature. but
The most sensible. forcible, Logical
and argumcnUltive articles on the
leading issues, and scientific prob
lens of the day, enough to con
vince the most skcptical mind Of
her intellectual ability to master
any question, or problem, that
may arise. Second, women has Il
great mission to accomplish. at
/ present, owing to the narrow and
contracted sphere in which she
operates. her real influence does
not reach ou', and accomplish the
amount OF good which lies in her
power, were her opportunities
greater, and her restrictions less.
Public opinion drafts the laws of
our country, good or bad,) public
opmion can emulate the good, and
crush out the bad, or can oncour-
nge the bad anl trample under foot
the good. We're women generally
interested in journalism, they
would be an important factor, in
moulding public opinion, and
thereby shaping tho laws of our
land, and no one can doubt but
her labor, and influence would be
used to make better laws, encour.
age morality, aud improve society
and the good results Of her labor
would prove that the world was
better for her having lived in it.
Women is interested in the laws
OF our country, she probably has a
boy who has been the Joy and pride
of her life, and it has been the one
care and effort Of her life, so sur.
rounding him with the best moral
influences, and has used the great
est care in training him according
to the prcccpts Of good christian
mother, but when he reaches maui.
/ rlly he embar ks on the tempestuous.
and dangerous ocean Of life, he il
surrounded on all sides by all kinds
of legalzed vice. the bar-room,
gambling dens aud other places Of
inlqulty, in towns aud cities, which
are dragging down to hopeless de-
/ prhyity many Of our brightest young
men. The great tide of vice carries
him swiftly away from his devoted
mother, and he I5 as hopclcssly be-
/ yOnd her reach 80 If he we're tossed
upon the bosom OF the mighty
/ Atlantic, and che standing upon
the distant shore, with no means
OF assisting him moIe than placing
a light in the window as friendly
beckon, give her an ironclud vessel,
with lie boats, aud life preservers,
and she will fly to his rescue, aud,
/ If IN human power, she will save
him. Place behind the women OF
this country, the power Of the press,
7 give them the means OF moulding
and shaping public opinion, let her
| power and influence, be felt in the
laws Of our country, let them have
aud opportunity to put down vice
and crime by placing in their hands
The means by which tho evils can
, be crushed out.
Newspaper reading at this age
has become exceedingly popular
with all classes. 1t is tho great
educator Of the age. The family
newspaper, to a great cxtont, does
the thinking for the great masses.
1t furnishes the food for thought,
then moulds it into tangible form
creating policies, directing and
educating slcicty, and regulating
the moral. as we'll - the social