Friday, January 26, 2024

Temperance, they cried

 Back in the 1850s, there was a national outcry for removal of alcohol from America's lives -- and to some degree, in 1855, that had been achieved. It didn't last long, but it was a real moment for people who wanted everyone to be as sober as they were.

This snippet tells of some "local" activity. The factory, as mentioned, is probably the place circled in pink.







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