Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1885 — The Discouragement of Slang. [ARTICLE]

The Discouragement of Slang.

There have been several societies started for the suppression of slang. There is one in Cleveland. The list of expressions not allowed in conversation by this club is as follows: You are another; Gilly; Crank; Gosh; Just boss; Cheese it; Monkeying; You can’t; Nasty thing; You are crazy; You tramp; You poor thing; You nuisance; You are a slouch; Such gall; Don’t mention What a nerve; I should smile; I fuould remark; I should snicker; I should titter; I should murmur; I should giggle; I don’t have to; Hardly ever; Give us a rest; Pretiy nearly; Y’ou make me tired; You make me weary; Snide; Slouch; Allee sameo; Bet your life; Give it up; Great heavens; Oh, mercy; t Clieese the racket; Too too; Chalk it down; Too thin; Bats; Not much; Chestnuts; La la; Ah there, stay there; Ta ta; Jim Dandy; Just great; Proper caper; Say nothing; Sure; What a picnic. The fines paid by the members for the violation of its rules go to the associated charities of the city. .

Church-Going in the South. The Catholic Churches are well attended after the people have attended market and visited the grocery. With one ot two exceptions, the Protestant Churches are sparsely attended, ahd the churches are antiquated, and so are the sermons. The most thriving churches in the South are the colored churches, and in them I have heard some of the most earnest and practical sermons. It' was not all about “Dcm Golden Slippers" or “Swing Low. Sweet Chariot," but real practical morality. Correspondent Pittsburg. Chronicle. - Hfi who cannot command his thoughts must not hope to command his actions.