Another Victim Rescued From Quackery in Vermont
A Vermont reader recounts a young woman ruined by elixirs and patent cures. She abandoned drugs for Graham’s diet of unbolted wheat bread and milk, plus fresh air and baths, under a friend’s guidance. After four months she shows marked recovery, walking and working easily, with improved strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grraham Journal
Colburn
Morris Flats
Springfield
Friend Campbell
Graham
Graham Journal
Public School Plans and District Library Funding Discussed
In a letter from April 29 1839 the writer argues for a permanent public school in the area and estimates building costs equipment and annual running expenses. He cites state funds due from literature grants and outlines a plan to sustain the academy with tuition and fund allocations while praising rising regional growth and future population. The piece also reviews New York district library laws expanding three year funding and governance of school libraries with duties fines and potential joint libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Springville Academy
Aurora
Fredonia
Jamestown
Westfield
Mayville
asamach
Preston
Mallory
Fuller
New York
New England
eure
Cattarangus
Loni
N.Y. American
J.C. Spencer
Spencer
Jix
State of
N Y
Senate
Assembly
Bec. A
common schools
State of New York
Lee’s
Albany
Midnight Return Frustrates Mother’s Hopeful Wait
A honest mother in her dim chamber counts the hours as a French clock ticks past midnight. She gazes at her sleeping child, wondering if he will resemble his father, while thoughts and tears flow. The sound of a distant knock and a porter’s steps signal a man’s approach at last.
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Humphrey Davy
Taovonta
Combe
LITERARY
the Freeman and Messenger
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