Teetotalism and temperance in nineteenth century England
A Bridgwater club of 300 abstainers proves teetotal practice reduces illness and drunkness while citing scripture and Shakespeare. The letter condemns alcohol and urges restriction over regulation, noting broader temperance reform and social impact.
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Preston
General and Temperance Provident
London Temperance Hospital
Bridgwater
Solomon
Adam
Orlando
Walter
M.P
Newbury
Birmingham
F. J. Thompson
Old Testament Plates by Collins Brothers in Preparation
Collins Sons and Co prepare a set of thirty large plates illustrating Old Testament history to accompany Rawlinson Historical Illustrations. Ten plates are issued already, with completion expected in December.
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New York
S. Tyng
Tyng
Kellogg
Presb
Alleghany
Mackay
Hull
Eng
Israel
Bishop Nicholson
J. H. Brookes
St. Louis
H. Lummis
Meth
Monson
Mass
H. M. Parsons
Boston
Buffalo
J. T. Cooper
Alleghany Seminary
N. West
Cincinnati
Duffield
Princeton
Rufus W. Clark
Reformed
Albany
E. P. Goodwin
Congregationalist
Chicago
Boston Congregationalist
Messrs. Collins, Sons, and Co
Rawlinson
Political Dissent Letter Criticizes Sermon Condemnations
A Times letter protests ministers condensing weekly views into sermons as a nuisance and praises withdrawing to avoid sermons. The response questions the protest’s purpose and warns against law interference or rowdy action, noting Jingoism limits public meetings and worship.
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Times
Cape
Afghanistan
Lord Lytton
Shere Ali
Tom
James Inch
Leadenhall-street
the Times
Inch
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Harp Green
de Witt Talmage
Brooklyn
Talmage
Daily Papers
The
New York Independent
England
Beecher
Pacific Coast
Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
United States
American Congress
Congress
Washington
America
Sherman
France
Great Britain
Germany
Edward Pierrepont
Cooper Institute
D. P. Mitchell
Kansas
Dar
Bradder Mitchell
Dey
London
J.C. W
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