oblige him, or encourage him as he deserves?

8. Do you know of any deserving young beginner, lately set up, whom it
lies in the power of the Junto in any way to encourage?

9. Have you lately observed any defect in the laws of your country, of
which it would be proper to move the legislature for an amendment? Or do
you know of any beneficial law that is wanting?

10. Have you lately observed any encroachment on the just liberties of the
people?

11. In what manner can the Junto, or any of its members, assist you in any
of your honorable designs?

12. Have you any weighty affair on hand in which you think the advice of
the Junto may be of service?

13. What benefits have you lately received from any man not present?

14. Is there any difficulty in matters of opinion, of justice and
injustice, which you would gladly have discussed at this time?

The Junto led to the establishment, by Franklin, of the Philadelphia
Public Library, which became the parent of all public libraries in
America. He also organized and equipped a fire-company; paved and lighted
the streets of Philadelphia; established a high school and an academy for
the study of English branches; founded the Philadelphia Public Hospital;
invented the toggle-joint printing-press, the Franklin Stove, and various
other useful mechanical devices.