The cross is considered as an emblem of self-denial, the immolating of selfish wishes upon the altar of universal good.

In a nobler sense it means not so much self-denial as the creation of nobler desires, so that the individual wants only those things which he rightfully should have; he is not obliged to deny himself, because he asks nothing but that which is noble and pure. In this sense the cross is not so much the emblem of self-denial as an emblem of self-ennoblement––the exaltation of self.

The White Cross typifies the purifying of the life from the desire of mere sense pleasures. It means the noble manhood which claims for itself the privilege of chastity and the rewards of purity.

The White Cross army is composed of men and boys over fourteen years of age who unite to resist vice, to secure safety for the home and for society, to become all that becomes true manhood. In organized co-operation there is strength. It is not only the “long pull” and the “strong pull,” but the “pull altogether,” that is thoroughly successful.

Hundreds of men are living the white life individually, but are not associated together in an effort to influence others. Such association would result in more rapidly spreading the idea of the responsibility of the individual, would create public opinion, would give moral support to those who might find their unaided strength inadequate to meet the temptations of the world, in short, would 41 furnish the conditions favorable to the highest ideals of social and individual life.

The White Cross Society aims to unite men in such an organized effort for the elevation of moral standards. Its members are pledged to the keeping of a fivefold obligation. The first of these appeals to the chivalry latent in the heart of every man, making him a protector of every woman, however lonely or friendless she may be, recognizing her potential value to the race; protecting her against his own selfish desires, against the open and covert assaults of other men, against her own unwisdom, if need be.

The second obligation pledges the White Cross knight to a pure heart expressed not only in conduct but in word. He will think and speak reverently of life in all its phases, and help to cleanse the language––written or spoken––of all that pollutes the heart or vitiates the imagination. The third obligation claims for the White Cross soldier the glory of living up to the highest moral standards, of being as pure as the noblest woman that lives. The fourth recognizes the power of influence and binds the members to a helpful interest in all humanity.

The fifth covers the whole scope of life in the obligation to use every effort to fulfil the command, “Keep thyself pure.” The heart of the true man must throb a quick response to the appeal made to him by the White Cross.

It means marital fidelity, it implies the sanctity of the home, it creates individual purity, and that insures social purity, it means a nobler manhood, a grander womanhood, a safer childhood.

The appeal is made to you individually. Will you not become a White Cross knight? Will you not, even if you cannot join an organized society, become a standard-bearer of the White Cross, pledging yourself to its five obligations? Soon you will find others willing to unite with you in this great work, and the society will be formed.

Each one who reads this book may become a true and faithful knight of the White Cross, no matter where he may be, in city mart or lonely farm, in busy shop or quiet school, and not only may he be a soldier, but he may be a recruiting officer, inducing others to enlist under the White Cross banner.

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THE WHITE CROSS PLEDGE.

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

I Promise, by the Help of God:

1. To treat all women with respect, and endeavor to protect them from wrong and degradation.
2. To endeavor to put down all indecent language and coarse jests.
3. To maintain the law of purity as equally binding upon men and women.
4. To endeavor to spread these principles among my companions, and try to help my younger brothers.
5. To use all possible means to fulfil the command, “Keep thyself pure.”

Name_______________________

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This little brochure aims to answer in chaste and scientific language the queries of children as to the origin of life. The reception it has met with is best indicated by the testimonials received from the press and through private letters.

The principal of a young ladies’ school writes: “I invited our girls to the parlor and read your brochure, which was listened to with the deepest interest. At certain portions of the reading nearly all were in tears. It is a most pathetically pure, chaste presentation of a grand subject. You would have rejoiced could you have heard the expressions from the young ladies. Surely, dear Dr. Allen, God has blessed many through your instrumentality.”

Read this book if you read no other but the Bible this year.––Emma Bates, Valley City, N. D.

Please send me some more copies of your unique and valuable little book. I cannot keep a copy over night. It would be an evangel to every young person in whose hands it might be placed. I would also invite the public school teachers to examine this rare little book.––Frances E. Willard.

A skilful, graceful, and reverent effort to assist parents in what has been a delicate and difficult task. The author deserves the praise that belongs to the successful pioneer.––George N. Miller.

The success of the “Teaching Truth,” and “Child-Confidence Rewarded,” together with the frequent requests for some inexpensive book for the instruction of boys approaching manhood, has led to the writing of “Almost A Man.” It is intended to help mothers and teachers in the delicate task of teaching the lad concerning himself, purely and yet with scientific accuracy.

A booklet designed to help mothers and teachers in the instruction of boys.

Ought to be in the hands of every parent in the land.––Toledo Blade.

Chaste and pure, and admirably adapted to mothers in this most difficult, universally neglected but very important line of work.––Early Education.

Many mothers will be glad to read what such an authority as Dr. Wood-Allen has to say on so important and delicate a subject.––Mother’s Journal.

Worth its weight in gold to the puzzled mother, telling her exactly what she wants to know. This book deals reverently with the great mystery of life.––Ladies’ Home Journal.

Too much cannot be said in its favor.––School Education.

I can conscientiously recommend it to all who are interested in the physical and moral welfare of youth.––C. A. Dorman, M. D.

Such literature cannot fail to accomplish great and lasting good.––Eng. F. Storke, M. D.

Many have given good advice, but this is the best.––Rev. Kent White.

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Teaching by metaphor, parable, and allegory has been the method of many of the wisest instructors.

No one can claim originality in comparing the body to a house, for that comparison is as old as literature.

But the simile is still of interest to the juvenile mind, and as science is ever making new discoveries, there is continual demand for new and interesting works on physiology.

Dr. Wood-Allen in this new book has united scientific facts and metaphor with the skill that would be expected from her by those acquainted with her literary powers.

The book will be found equally valuable as a text-book, a supplementary reader or a reference book in schools, or as a book of pleasant home instruction. Teachers in Normal Schools will find it a most suggestive aid in teaching physiology. As it contains the most reliable scientific facts in regard to alcohol, tobacco, and other narcotics, it fills the demand created by the school laws compelling the teaching of the action of narcotics on the human body.

TESTIMONIALS.

A charming book.––Frances Willard.

Only a scientific person can understand how really good it is. It has been to me intensely interesting, and I hope sincerely that the world at large will appreciate it.––J. M. W. Kitchen, M. D.

It gives me pleasure to note that the book, both by its subject-matter and its pleasing form of presentation, is well adapted to the use for which it is intended.––B. A. Hinsdale, Professor of the Science and Art of Teaching, University of Michigan.

I find here, wrought out in attractive form, some of the most important knowledge that our young people ought to know. It is suitable for a supplementary reader in the upper grammar grades of the public schools. Part Second particularly is of the highest value to the boys and girls in our grammar and high schools.––W. S. Perry, Principal of High School, Ann Arbor, Mich.

This excellent work ought to be, not only read, but studied by every one in and out of our schools who is interested in preserving the integrity of our bodily and mental functions. The author’s method would make knowledge invigorate and mature the judgment and not burden the memory, and this is the germinal idea in all sound education.––Geo. E. Seymour, Professor of History, High School, St. Louis, Mo.

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In this supplementary chapter are given the scientific facts of special physiology, written in Dr. Wood-Allen’s own delicate style. Many who have become aroused to the fact that accurate scientific knowledge is the surest safeguard of purity, are themselves not well enough instructed to be able to teach their children. This booklet meets the need of all such, and gives just what is wanted to instruct young people in regard to the sacred origin of life. Every one who owns “Teaching Truth” and “Child-Confidence Rewarded” will desire to possess this booklet also, for it supplements these perfectly.

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“This little book treats of child-purity with the same delicate but masterly hand shown in Dr. Allen’s other writings.”––Union Signal of July 5, 1894.

“Unique and valuable.”––Frances E. Willard.

“I am delighted with it.”––Katherine Lente Stevenson, Chicago.

“Most charmingly written.”––Alice B. Stockham, M. D., Chicago.

“The good it will do is incalculable.”––Emily S. Bouton, in Toledo Blade.

“The best you have done yet. I can recommend it.”––Earl Barnes, Professor in Leland Stanford University, Palo Alto, Cal.

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It is sui generis, deals frankly and scientifically with the moral problems of the home, the school, and society.

It embodies the work of the White Cross, White Shield, Mother’s Meetings, Child-Culture Circles, and the Rescue Work. Also deals with the subject of Reform and Legislation for Morality, and yet continuing to emphasize, most emphatically of all, the necessity of right instruction as the surest means of promoting purity. Co-operating with the National Superintendent of the Department of Health and Heredity, it discusses all topics of health and inheritance, pre-natal influences, etc. Physical education will also have its share of attention.

Crusaders of old endeavored to overthrow evil by “force and arms.” The New Crusade proposes to emphasize the positive side of life, and waging a peaceful war, aims to supplant Ignorance by Knowledge; to eradicate Vice by Virtue; to displace Disease by Health, and to dispel Darkness by Light.

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