Suenes in a Madhouse and a Talk with a Physician
A visitor tours an asylum ward and chronicles the chaotic scenes, the patients’ delusions and shifts in possession of identity, and the doctors’ cautious explanations of disease. The piece mixes vivid patient episodes with reflections on civilization, sanity, and the limits of treatment. The narrator also notes guards, routines, and risks as he moves through wards and workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Bridge
Ned
Atlantic
Columbia College
Corvidoe
Bila
Greensward
Miterward L
Jeeper
Robbie Fletcher’s Temperance Pledge at Eight
A short tale shows Robbie Fletcher, an eight year old boy recovering from scarlet fever, inspired by his mother to sign a temperance pledge with his servants acting as signatories by making their marks. The scene unfolds with Robbie’s longing for schoolyard friends and the plan to enlist those around him in sobriety, signaling broader temperance advocacy in the era. The narrative ties to local political snippets praising temperance progress in Ohio and commentary on liquor influence in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss
Tife
Peor
Charlie
Wille
Luna
Launel
Jong
Detroit Post and Triline
Levine
Fear
Fey
Ameria
Ingres
En Ry
Uhdeage Journal
Atouked Pathameewik
Mark
London Telegraph
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Glenwood
Vitosberich
Pisitteeryh
N. Herald
Herr Krupy
Essen
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Samuel Wroxlow
Ince
Scientific American
Pittsburgh
London Society of Arts
United Es
On Lonion
Conn
Taeyye
Denali
Rootbucks
White Hall
Nob Hill
San Francisco
San Francisco Post
Dunsley
Dum
Robbie Fletcher
Robbie
Mamma
Willie Dodge
Blue Ribbon
Mamama
Fletcher
Mary
Ellen
Ben
Arlo
Rone Forrenen
Komik Fletohick
Promias
Rowe
Mammit
Uncle Pomp
Papa
Pompey Lee
Friends of Temperance
Ohio
Union
Snl
Crand
Gort
Man
Gond
Rui
Toledo
Wiiuas W. Sternexs
Cleveland
Rouxe
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Iictee Ad
Ieee
Wanileg
Tay Webster
Feeliy
Wone Greuett Ennaiier
the Suisse
HSN
Ee Suenes
Fetand
Thujkehy
Steve Ven Wells
Ward
Trontman
Sulin
Neds
Anoher
Hera
Ducilier
Rogme
Tam
Prussia
Ireland
Teath
Dreland
Innacy
Peply
Mr. Drogens
Sipper
Philospher
Drew
Batare
Diogenes
Clifton
America
Henry
Merchant Traveler
Bob Bardette
Louisville
Evry
Jackson County
Florida
Greenwood
Chipola River
Ma-riana
Texas
Chicago
Builroyd
Europe
Fifth Avenue
New York
S. Y. Herablaeda
Sprague Rivere
Talstae
Science and Industry
Adam
Pope
Milton
Benjamin Crebore
Fiostow
Temperance
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Giant “Once
Poe
Phil Yen Fe
Tei Rovsio Fuercuen
Tax
London
Toledo Blade
Brookhaven
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