Having Thus Sketched The History Of Perkinism In Its Days Of Prosperity;

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having seen how it sprung into being, and by what means it maintained its
influence, it only remains to tell the brief story of its discomfiture
and final downfall
Having thus sketched the history of Perkinism in its days of prosperity;
having seen how it sprung into being, and by what means it maintained its
influence, it only remains to tell the brief story of its discomfiture
and final downfall. The vast majority of the sensible part of the
medical profession were contented, so far as we can judge, to let it die
out of itself. It was in vain that the advocates of this invaluable
discovery exclaimed over their perverse and interested obstinacy,–in
vain that they called up the injured ghosts of Harvey, Galileo, and
Copernicus to shame that unbelieving generation; the Baillies and the
Heberdens,–men whose names have come down to us as synonymous with honor
and wisdom,–bore their reproaches in meek silence, and left them
unanswered to their fate. There were some others, however, who, believing
the public to labor under a delusion, thought it worth while to see
whether the charm would be broken by an open trial of its virtue, as
compared with that of some less hallowed formula. It must be remembered
that a peculiar value was attached to the Metallic Tractors, as made and
patented by Mr. Perkins. Dr. Haygarth, of Bath, performed various
experiments upon patients afflicted with different complaints,–the
patients supposing that the real five-guinea Tractors were employed.

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Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) — Coca-Cola Co.s claims that Diet Coke Plus contains vitamins and minerals violate U.S. regulations, the Food and Drug Administration said in a letter to the soft-drink maker.

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The FDA issued a warning letter to the Georgia-based soft drink giant objecting to wording that describes the drink as "Diet Coke with Vitamins and Minerals.

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Related thus sketched the history of Perkinism in its days of prosperity;