"The cry comes from the friends of the school-room, from those who would give the State a strong, great, noble citizenship, for protection from the curse of drunkenness. This cry should be heard and answered by every lover of his fellow-men, no matter where his home may be"

This quote by Thomas Jordan Jarvis speaks with the need for a strong, excellent, and honorable citizenship to secure society from menstruation of drunkenness. Jarvis is contacting all people, despite where they live, to answer the cry of those who want to secure the school-room and the State from the dangers of alcohol. He is stressing the value of looking out for the well-being of others and acting to ensure that society is safe and healthy. Jarvis is suggesting that everyone ought to take responsibility for the well-being of their fellow residents and interact to produce a much better future. He is stressing the significance of collective action and the power of individuals to make a distinction. By answering the cry of those who wish to protect the State, we can develop a strong, excellent, and worthy citizenship that will protect us from menstruation of drunkenness.