The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, March 1885

"The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, March 1885" by the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle et al. is a magazine from the late 1800s that wants to spread real knowledge. This magazine includes articles about science, education, books, and other parts of culture. It talks a lot about stopping people from drinking too much alcohol and also shares scientific ideas, showing what people cared about back then. Its goal is to teach readers with essays and helpful tips. The magazine starts with a list of writers and a table of contents, naming all the different articles for that month. The first article teaches about how science warns us against drinking too much alcohol, explaining how it hurts society and our bodies. The writer believes we need to change education and help people understand how dangerous drinking too much can be. They suggest teaching people about it in school and getting the community involved to fight against this problem, making the magazine a guide to help people learn and talk about important topics of the time.