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April 27, 1857
Daily Nashville Patriot
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Mrs. Mary S. Glenn, wife of Wm. Glenn, died in Prattsville, Alabama, on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst., in the prime of early womanhood due to intemperate use of snuff, serving as a warning against the unhealthy habit.
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MELANCHOLY DEATH. --The Prattsville. (Ala.) Southern Statesman, contains the following, which is but another instance of the danger attending the pernicious and filthy habit of dipping snuff:—
"Died, on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst., in Prattsville, Mrs. Mary S. Glenn, wife of Wm. Glenn.
"The cause of the decease of Mrs. Glenn, in the prime of early womanhood, was the intemperate use of snuff. We hope those who are in the habit of indulging themselves in the use of this unhealthy article will take warning from the early death of this unfortunate lady."
"Died, on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst., in Prattsville, Mrs. Mary S. Glenn, wife of Wm. Glenn.
"The cause of the decease of Mrs. Glenn, in the prime of early womanhood, was the intemperate use of snuff. We hope those who are in the habit of indulging themselves in the use of this unhealthy article will take warning from the early death of this unfortunate lady."
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Snuff Dipping
Death
Warning
Habit
Melancholy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Mary S. Glenn
Wm. Glenn
Where did it happen?
Prattsville, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Mary S. Glenn
Wm. Glenn
Location
Prattsville, Ala.
Event Date
Tuesday Evening, The 16th Inst.
Story Details
Mrs. Mary S. Glenn died from the intemperate use of snuff, highlighting the dangers of the habit and serving as a warning to others.