The Official Organ

<p><i>The Official Organ</i> offers a fascinating glimpse into the activities and ideologies of the Independent Order of Good Templars in New York State. This historical document published by the Grand Lodge of New York provides insights into the temperance movement and its efforts to combat alcohol consumption during the 19th century.</p> <p>As the official publication of the organization it details the order's structure activities and initiatives within New York. Readers interested in social history fraternal organizations and the temperance movement will find this a valuable resource for understanding the social and cultural landscape of the period.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>