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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
THE FAMOUS BRYAN GRAPE JUICE DINNER

1t only that Secretary of State William
shocked high social circles by wineless
diplomatic corps n Washington
Eight foreign to the dinner
apponted public morals Mr. Bryan made public
in he
| thought explain the
failure conform what
Believing that the should be frankly
myself had been teetotaers
before and had liquor
President oil l
him whether be
the administration and that he generously
discretion My remarks app1auded
enjoyable evening.
established a We
That selrespeing position Mr.
significant dinners" have
he example which
today willingly, Observation-Disclosures Examiner
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
A GREAT BATTLE is
PENDING
The National Prohibition law

The National Prohibition law
is the law OF the land, having
been ratified by more than the
necessary number of states, and
we do not believe that it is
within the power of any state
after the act has become the
law to overthrow it at pleasure.
That great battle on this
and other questions involving
the validity of the law and the
actions of Congress enforcing it
is pending admits OF no doubt.
The enemies of sobriety are
desperate. Unfortunately men
Of brains are lending their aid
to the rotten cause. The Amer
lean people must see to it that
their combined will cannot be
set aside by the liquor interests
of any one state.
If this is to be a nation. the
people of each state must bow
to the supreme law of the land,
the fundamental law on which
all else rests.-Galesburg Rep.
Reg.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
No Daniel For the Vets

The day learned, ermined gent de-
clared that beer of four per cent
Might be supplied to folks inside the
confines of Ilhode Island
A host of thirstng lager stews set
down their stems of kicSless brews
To ululate: There's one wet state
in all this osseous dry landw
And, like the exodus of old, the mad
ding rush for Klondikc gold,
Or that wild throng that tore along |
hard on the heels of Hector,
From all the south and west and north
swarm of souses hurried forth,
To gain the spot where might be
got draft OF matted nectar.
The influx soon became intense in
Newport, Wakefield, Providence,
From old Watch Hill to Olneyvile
men swarmed in 1egions frantic,
And when the worried little state
(Which measures only six by eight
Put up the bars, long lines of cars
stood stalled to Willimantic.
Hereafter any ermined gent who
raises beer to four per cent
Won't strike blow that wallops
Prohibition in the plexus,
Unless his dictum he applies to COM
monwealtths of ample size
To hold the throng who want it
strong. The proper size is Texas.
By James J. Montague
in Herald Examiner.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Rock Island Supervisors Take RIGHT Stand

South Moline township Familiarity the gallon house.
"booze camp district days of 1917 and 1913 Half
dealers the flats of the neighbong
Prohbi
within miles of Rock
Island
belief that the Board
until January when
bone-dry Prohibition efectiveRok Island Union
Under the law supervisors grant licenses dram
shops be operated outside of Incorporated cities and villages
If the lid should be lifted doubtless there will be applications for
licenses by who wish operate territory not legally dry
dry cities and villages If such licenses granted by the
supervisors they will be responsible the people for the conditions
that will 1t is be hoped that nowhere in Illinois will
there be found Board OF Supervisors willing permit the sale OF
liquor their county, War Prohibition should end before jan
10
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Thousands at Fair and No Arrests
Hancock County Fair Association
Carthage, Illinois
Mr.. o. G. Christgau,
Editor The American Issue.

Mr.. O. G. Chrstgau,
Editor The American
Chicago. Ill.
reply your inquiry date, will
conditions surrounding the fair have shown wonderful
improvement since Prohibition has been enforced
The work of the secretary been lghtend also the
attendance this than before Everyone
seemed to have plenty of and spent it freely
Order could not have improved there
$4,000 people
ing the week
Also the entire week without accident We feel that
absence liquor absolutely
necessary to make them complete
Very truly
lSigned) ELLIS E. COX, Secretary.
The adds the list Of fairs that
benefits from Prohibition.
The Fair total attendance
94o compared with last total of o35 He writes:
"A order this that better order would
There and need for Not
disturbance Everything perfectly clean and orderly
liquor gambling other obnoxious feature allowed the
grounds"
What of Illinois fairs this doubtless true of
fairs other gatherings everywhere The difference between
dry conditions few spikes into the national
liquor lid
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
American Bre,vers Versus American
Missionaries '@sA

DR. T. r. Quaye recently received letter from his friend A.
w Davidson missionary stationed Chung King West China
On the the Hawaiian Islands great shipment of brew
stock and machinery board destined for China
There three the ship and practically all the
consisted OF American brewery equipment How dscourag
ing have been the missionaries realize that the
ship them had board from their native land that
would Sfney harm than they could do good And how
discourage must be those who support the missionaries to
know that much of their money will fail results because
American brewers are permitted to do business in China
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Winning and Losing During the Last Mi,

ball within inches Of Chicagos goal line
touchdown victory for Iowa but Illinois held until the
whistle blew and the game.
opposed by Wisconsin, Chicago ahead with
only 40 seconds left play and yards between the ball and
line those final 40 seconds Wisconsin broke
through and Chicago down in defeat.
The great Prohibition game is not Many time with
against defeat seemingly
Now while apparently of danger the dys should permit
overconhdence anythng make possible
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Violators Face
u. S. Grand Jury

On November rs the Federal grand
jury, sitting in Chicago, commenced
consideration of evidence of viola
tons of the Wartime Prohibition
law. There were so cases ready for
presentation when the grand jury be-
gan its deliberations. 1t is expected
that hundreds will be submitted be-
fore the grand jury is through with
its work These will include the
cases of about 100 who were held to
the grand jury by Judge Lands in
connection with importing beer from
Wisconsin.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
National Team Work

greatest the nation good work the
work requires sef-restraint self
control heads and steady hands During these trying times
social readjumnt people
play carefully and we'll
The future of the nation depends how well each individual
PLAYS his part Thus the drink question
individual question Drink by making individuals irresponsible
reliable inefficient endangers the welfare of the entire nation
the lid would be like letting players
football game get drunk while the game is
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
DISREGARD FOR LAW

Tampering with federal law
has never been listed among
the safe occupations. Those
who have taken liberties with
the postal laws have found
themselves in difficulties far
from funny. 1t seems not to
be appreciated that the law
which prohibits the transporta-
ton of Intoxicating beverages
is federal in its scope, but it is
a fact that ought to be kept
we'll before the public mind
and, more particularly. in the
minds of the authorities who
discover attempts to violate it.
Evanston News.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Guilty

famous London died from narcotic poisoning result
overdose of cocaine The
held mansaugter the ground that he responsible
for the becoming drug addict Press dispatches that
this verdict unprecedented because fixed the blame the
original instead of the immediate Who shall that this
just When law holds that person guilty who
the first chain circumstances leading injury
will be prevented The person espon-
sbe for starting the drug drink habit really blame
than the person who furnishes the final fatal dose.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Now Shed a Tear
For City Of Beer
Milwaukee Workhouse Losing Out;
No Beer, No Buns

The Milwaukee Sentinel tells sad
tale about conditions at the workhouse
in the city which made itself and Zion
City famous by producing large guam
titles of product now more or less
out of favor in this country. If the
citizens OF Milwaukee have tears to
shed over this account let them pre-
pare to shed them when the figures
come in following the elimination of
the Wisconsin standard of $50 per
cent brew. This is the story:
There is shortage OF labor at the
house of correction.
"Short time offenders, petty cases
sent up for periods of 10 days or a
month, no longer appear with the
same regularity as in the balmy days
before July |.
"Snce the enforcement act went
into effect, October 20, only one Mil
waukeean charged with being drunk
has been up in police court, and not
one has been committed to the house
of correction, according to Superin-
tendent William Mommsen.
THE solitary person arraigned be-
fore Judge Page got off with 81 fine
when he proffercd the novel plea that
it was cigar that made me feel that
way. Judge. A friend gave it to me-.
Decrease of 100
Following the nonappearance OF
the Milwaukee disciples of Bacchus
in district court comes the report
from the house of correction that the
number of inmates there is less by
100 than the total on the same date
in 1918.
According to the report there are
only ISL guests at the institution.
The majority of these are old offend
ers whose stay is guaranteed for at
least three months.
cts the dearth of short-tmers
that is affecting our output said Su-
perintendent Mommsen. This time
last year there were AIS inmates i'll
the institution. This year we have
only $751;
900 During 1918
cover 600 cases involving intoxica-
ton were committed here during
1918 said Mr. Mommsen. During
1919 the number has fallen off some
20 per cent, noticeable reduction
occurring since July L.
"Of the 683 convictions for minor
offenses in 1918, committed to the
house of correction, 176 were for
drunkenness; $50 for disorderly con-
duct, often the result of intoxication;
and 327 persons were committed for
being drunk"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
FORGET Party and Unite. Appeal to Vets

Let the vets do all in their power Known poi
obtaining President of either of
the leading political parties Then if nominated let them
forget all past political questions and the that liberal
and will guarantee a square deal to ALL
The above paragraph might have been written Is
is however description of the political OF the
1t appeal printed brewery journal of last month
and refers to the coming presidential campaign.
Clearly the hope regain their power by the po-
ca which protected their business for many years
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Push persevere and Be Patient, Say Vets

writer in the Champion Of Fair Play reviewing the
elections calls upon every lover of liberty take heart and
courage In concluding his article he
1T will do expect much Immediately from these
Time patience and all
the which anaca element has fastened upon
the country be done away with
Add the above and overconhdence
OF the drys and the program may be carried
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
ARE YOU WITH US?

We have fought Prohibition, a
common enemy, for the past so years
and expect to do so for a good many
more. Things may look little dark
at present but we feel sure that a
change for the better will come.
This question is far away from being
settled.-Champion of Fair Play, Off
cial organ of the liquor interests.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
The Pennsylvania Plan"

Liquor dealers of Philadelphia quietly carrying the
gram known the Pennsylvania Plan They fighting is
said all dry candidates and giving active support those known
be weThe Brewer and Mase and Beverageur Oct Is 1919
The above plan have started Pennsy but
tain that it will not be confined to the Keystone State
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
A Prohibitionist IL, Parliament

Lady Aston first be elected to the English Para
favored Prohibition campaign speeches She
1864 than for both her opponents This
would indicate that England unanimously opposed
alcohol might suppose after reading of the press
reports from there
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Policeman Says
Few Arrests Now

Last Sunday morning a representa-
tive OF the Issue asked policeman in
Bloomington whether he would like
to see the lid lifted.
'As far as | am concerned" he re-
piled, I'D rather see it stay as it is.
The town is much cleaner now.
Why, | haven't made an arrest this
month"
Gould you have said that at this
time of the month and this time of
the year when Bloomington was
wet?" he was asked.
We'll, | should say not" he an
swered. Understand / am not
temperance man, but things are cer-
tainly a whole lot better now for us"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

One of the biggest benefits of Pro-
hibition is that driving on public high-
ways is now less perilous. No one
who has known the terror of driving
at night along roads near wet towns
is likely to favor lifting the lid. ~
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21

THE man or men who can work out
the partnership idea between capital
and labor on basis of justice to both,
and along lines that will in a practical
way serve the highest interests of pub
lie welfare, would make modern society
his everlasting debtor. An economic
order in which labor and capital, recog-
nizing their obligations to the public,
would share on basis of equity the
returns due them for the service rem
dered, would inaugurate an era of con-
tentment and progress, the like of
which has never been experienced ex-
cept in the dreams of the prophets. If
Theodore RooseveltII has such rem
edy up his sleeve, let US have it, and
his place in the heart of his country
men would be more secure than that of
any other American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21

THE one thing needful in our country
today is a revival of the interest in and
knowledge of a document called The
Constitution of the United States. All
kinds of suggestions have been made
of old and new methods of American
ization; none of them will avail unless
the head and heart of the people can
be filled with the truths laid down in
the fundamental law of this land. Lam
guage and race differences may con-
tinue to exist, and our citizenship may
still have homogeneity of American
ism. but where the adherence to Amer
lean principles is lacking. unity of lam
guage and race make poor substitute.
What counts is intelligent knowledge
of, and loyal adherence to the political
principles so masterfully set forth in
the Constitution. Here we have our
national catechism of a democracy
which guarantees the liberties of the in
dividual and upholds the authority of
government. Let every home and ev-
cry school and every club teach our
catechism of Democracy to it's mem
bers, young and old. That is an Amer
icanization campaign that will count.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21
Free Night School

The Industrial school, planned tc
operate two nights each week, will
open Monday evening, November "a
It will run if there is evidence that
the pople of Edgelton desire it.
That stenography will be demand
ed seems certain. There will prob
ably be classes in beginning short
hand and typewriting, also classes
for those who may want to prepare
for civil service examination.
In English it is hoped that a large
number who never had much oppor-
tunity to learn the language well
enter. There will be opportunity
for those who have had only an
eighth grade education, for those
who left school below the eighth
grade and for those who had no
chance whatever to attend school
1t is planned to offer a course in
French if there are those who may
desire it. If a sufficient number of
women could be interested in a
course of home nursing and first aid
this will be taught. The same will
be true of classes in any other sub
ject.
Don't miss this opportunity. If
you have an idea that you would
like to study some subject, talk to
some of your friends who may be
interested in the same subject and
with them be at the High School
building on Monday night.
The evening school will be organ
lied to help those who may demand
any type Of work. Be there on
Monday, November oath, and make
your wants known.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21
Real Estate Bargains.

A well improved, nicely located 40
acre farm in the town of Albion. This
is something choice. Price and terms
upon application. Will trade for good
so acre farm and pay difference.
A good 100 in town of Sumner, under
high state of cultivation, plenty Of
buildings, good roads, near school, two
silos, etc., etc., 5000 per acre. This is
a splendid stock farm. Shed room for
z acres of tobacco.
A new room house modern in every
respect, finest of finish. Could not now
be built for much more money. Price
$4,000.
ID. w. North
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21
Public Library Notes

Story hour for the children each
Saturday morning, at ten o'clock.
Last week Miss Maschmeyer told
stories and this coming Saturday
Miss Fellows will tell them. 1t is
the aim of the Library to have this
hour instructive as we'll as entertain
ing.
Some more ne wbooks for adults.
Great Englishmen of the Six
teenth Century.
Bennet-Judith, p'o- in Three
Acts.
Lindsay-History of the Reforma-
ton in the Land Beyond
Germany.
Rauschenbusch- Outstanding the
Social Order.
Rauschenbusch- Christianity an {
the Social Order.
Rauschenbusch- Theology for the
Social Gospel.
Mrs. John Henderson, Librarian
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21

THE decent proposal of the Chicago
Tribune that all the large dailies cur
tail their use of newsprint in order to
have the supply go around to meet the
need of the small dailies and weeklies,
deserves creditable mention. The Pub
fishers association has adopted a reso-
luton in line with this SUGGESTION, and
another resolution urging the increase
in subscription and advertising rates.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21

PHE outrage committed at Centralia,
Wash, on Armistice day will not serve
to gain sympathy for the doctrines and
methods of |. w. w. and other enemies
of humanity and our government.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21
Apples.

A car load of Washington apples will
be here Thursday or Friday of this
week. The choicest of western fruit
sold at right prices. See Max Swerd-
loft.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-11-21
d. w. North
First publication Nov. 81, 1871
Notice of Hearing.

Notice of Hearing.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County Court for Rock County. In
Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at spec
ial term of the County Court, to be
held in and for said County, at the
Court House, in the City of GAINESVILLE,
in said County, on the third Tuesday,
being the 10th day of December, 1919,
at 9 o. clock a. M, the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The application of G. W. Blanchard to
admit to probate the last will and tes-
lament Of Mary Ann Murwin, late of
the Town of Fulton, in said County,
deceased.
Dated Nov. 9Th, 1919.
By the Court:
CHARLES L. FIFIELD, H
County Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-02-28
NAVY RETURNS FIELD GLASS.
Waverly Man Proud Of Instrument
Used Year BY Navy.

Waverly, Feb. 2S.-A year ago In
response to :he call for eyes for the
navy" =. l. Poo offered his l2-lens
army and navy field glass 10 the gov
eminent. 1t was accepted, with the
sta tement that II still In existence at
the close of The war. it would he re
turned \ Few days ago the field glass
came back, engraved with a letter y
number and the words II. :. Navy
With no signs of wear about 1T when
/; Went away il now bears evidence OF
n wears constant service. the gold
lettering engraved on the metal cyl
pieces is almost entirely worn away
\ letter from the assistant secretalf
ot the navy accompanying it. states
that an engraved certificate evidenG-
ing it's participation in the war is now
being prepared and will he sent IT, Mr..
Pool later on. and further says. 1T IS
hoped that any evidence of damag"
viii he COMPENSATED for by the TACT
that a great service mas been per-
formed and that historic interest mas
been added to the article returned.
Mr. Pool is very proud Of every spot
and stain and worn place on the glass
and would not exchange il for the m
es. new one 10 he found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-02-28
Northern Io1va Items

known whether the loss>of his eyesisAt
VIII be permanent. About ten days
ago Brown, was in the Coe College
gymnasium watching basketball
game. one \of the players. in tossing
for basket threw wild. the ball strik-
ing on beam and rebounding. hittln
the spectator on the head. An eruption
in the right ear resulted from the
blow and later the right eye was rem
dered sightless.
Observation-Disclosures Improvements
of a permanent nature to rearrange
the office room now occupied by the
overseer of the poor into dispensary
and smaller office for the poor relief
work We're ordered by the board of
supervisors at session Wednesday
morning. County Engineer Myron T..
Downie was instructed to prepare
specifications for the proposed i'm
prok ements and to su bmit them to the
board for approval. Bids probably
will be advertised FOR. 1t is the plan
to partition off a small consultation
room and reception room for the
overseer OF the poor. The remainder
of the room will be used by the medi-
cal society as a dispensary for medical
supplies in connection with the handl-
ing of county sick cases. The dispen-
sary also will be occupied as clinic
by the state. federal health service
veneral section branch, which Lieut..
D. j. Jacobson, head of that depart
ment IN Iowa, plans to establish in
Dubuque. ~