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February 22, 1828
Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Lyme, N.H., in 1827, many citizens abstained from ardent spirits, reducing consumption from 6000 gallons in 1826 to under 3000 gallons, saving over $1500, with no health detriments reported.
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Temperance.—A large number of citizens of
Lyme, N. H. abstained entirely from the use of
ardent spirits during the whole of the year 1827
and many others used but little. In consequence
of pursuing this course the quantity of spirits
consumed in the town was reduced one half, and
upwards of 1500 dollars were saved to the inhab-
itants. The quantity consumed in 1826 was 6000
gallons; in 1827 less than 3000 gallons. " It
is believed," says the Society in Lyme for the
promotion of Temperance, " that no person has
suffered in his bodily or mental health by this
reformation. Those who have abstained wholly
have exposed themselves to the cold. heat and
wet as much as others, without the least harm.
No man has been sick, or taken cold, or fainted,
or tired out in labor, in consequence of his tem-
perance."
Lyme, N. H. abstained entirely from the use of
ardent spirits during the whole of the year 1827
and many others used but little. In consequence
of pursuing this course the quantity of spirits
consumed in the town was reduced one half, and
upwards of 1500 dollars were saved to the inhab-
itants. The quantity consumed in 1826 was 6000
gallons; in 1827 less than 3000 gallons. " It
is believed," says the Society in Lyme for the
promotion of Temperance, " that no person has
suffered in his bodily or mental health by this
reformation. Those who have abstained wholly
have exposed themselves to the cold. heat and
wet as much as others, without the least harm.
No man has been sick, or taken cold, or fainted,
or tired out in labor, in consequence of his tem-
perance."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Temperance
Abstinence
Ardent Spirits
Consumption Reduction
Lyme Nh
1827
Where did it happen?
Lyme, N. H.
Story Details
Location
Lyme, N. H.
Event Date
1827
Story Details
Citizens of Lyme abstained from ardent spirits in 1827, halving consumption from 6000 gallons in 1826 to less than 3000 gallons, saving over 1500 dollars, with the Temperance Society reporting no health harms from the practice.