A 1910 illustration depicting the destruction of intemperance from a book by Matilda Erickson used in churches, schools, and youth groups.

This illustration appears in a book by Matilda Erickson entitled Temperance Torchlights intended for use in churches, schools, temperance societies, and organizations for young people. It depicts intemperance as the destroyer of lives and dreams and religion as a lifeline.

Citation Information
Erickson, Matilda, excerpt from “Temperance torchlights: studies, stories, songs, poems, and useful information on temperance topics,” Digital Public Library of America, https://dp.la/item/d360c9b951612a8db1962d82317083aa.
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Courtesy of New York Public Library via HathiTrust.

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