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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
DRY Law REDUCES SOCIAL
VICE IN CLEVELAND
Arrests for This Offense Are But
20 Per Cent of Number in
the Old Wet Days
DESPITE II A N d. c A P S
Cleveland News Says Conditions
More Favorable to Loose Con-
duct Nullified by Dry Law
PROHIBITION AND SOCIAL
VICE
DESPITE II A N d. c A P S
cleveland News)

Veteran police officers in this city
point out one striking gain from Pro-
hibition when they show that the
arrests for social vice are only from
IS to 20 per cent of the usual figures
in the old wet" days. They adj
NIT that offenders may be more care
full now and more difficult to detect,
but no possible allowance for that
difference can explain away so great
change.
And it must be borne in mind that
some conditions have been very
favorable to the kind of loose con-
duct that the vice squad combats.
There has been more easy money" in
Cleveland than ever before, and it
has been spent with the utmost free
dom, not to say recklessness. A gen.
eral spirit of unrest has been easily
discerned by thoughtful observers.
The wars effects have fingered in
that sort of uneasiness. And the in
flow of young men seeking to take
advantage of high wages and extra
ordinary business opportunities has
combined with the lack of adequate
housing facilities to create state
of things favorable to the multiplied
ton of social offenses.
Taking due account of these facts,
the remarkable decrease in the num-
Der of arrests for vice is as note
worthy evidence of the good effects
of Prohibition as the most ardent
"drys" could reasonably ask.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
WASHINGTON Cd. c. POST

"A reform of phenomenal character
has been made complete by the de-
cision of the United States Supreme
Court. The absolute prohibition Of
the liquor traffic is the supreme law
of the land. and the definition of in
toxicating liquors is such that the
United States is now the dryest part
of the earth's surface. 1t is change
which for quickness and complete
ness is nothing less than marvellous.
The only question now remaining is
whether the people will be content
with their work, or whether their
old habits will assert some force and
cause them to modify the extremely
rigid and drastic liquor law"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
The Brewers ReCOrd-.A Convincing
Argument Against Return of Beer

1t is selevdent that legazaton
OF beer under the of enforcement the
opening of breweries
This the o political power of brewers.
Do loyal American citizens desire that these malodorou
their place political
activities of nation?
They liberal contributors the
American Alliance They contributed cash this kaisers society
with the understanding that the Alliance
would render assistance defeating anquor legislation They
this cash after they the real purpose
American Alliance make the kaiser the United
States By this they themselves loyal the
beer keg than the flag With country
second Their aflaon with this ntAmeran organization
German American Alliance should
be allowed rcesabish themselves the brewing business
America if there other
Their record the industrial world
heartless reconsideration the
the of the their grain
and fuel when due conditions people suffering from
hunger and shveng the cold fuel Hospitals
schools compelled close could obtain COAL
But what cared these patriotic Brewery
rly
Transportation facilities limited which situation
But somehow had carry the
material to the bcwers wasted in the of beer and
transport the finished product
Other appeal government
tay in relieving the Not brewers 1t
required police force and then sections they openly
dehed the authority of the Federal government
The brewers have been the chief offenders Of the liquor fraternity
They the headquarters
politicians, the rendezvous for illegal voters.
They stand convicted for coruptng elections.
They undesirable citizens, politically and ndustriay
The of beer the of the brewer his former
place in the life of this
To this catastrophe into these congressional election
fights.
Use your influence your defeat the and
proposal approved by congressional candidates.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
CHICAGO NEWS

From this time forward Prohibi-
ton as established by the amend
ment and the act providing for the
enforcement of the terms OF that
amendment in full effect beyond dis
pute and must be respected and
obeyed unless and until the amend
ment is constitutionally repealed or the
enforcement act is legally amended
Therefore. it is indisputably I'M
lawful ON American soil, no matter
what various state Legislatures may
have done, to manufacture, sell, trans
port, import or export for beverage
purposes liquors containing more
than one-half of FER cent alcohol"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
FORECAST WHISKY FAMINE
DUE WITHIN Il MONTHS
Withdrawals on Genuine Certifi-
Gates Show Rapid Increase
First Dry Month
BOGUS WITHDRAWALS
These Have Helped to Diminish
the 6o,ooo,Ooo Gallons in
Stock January 10

Twelve months will see the gov
ernment bonded warehouses drained
of every drop of the approximately
100000 gallons of whisky on hand
when National Prohibition went into
effect, unless there is an immediate
check on the Withdrawals both under
bogus and genuine certificates.
Reports to the commissioner of
internal revenue show that on legiti-
mate certificates there was a with
drawal of 4016,983 gallons of distilled
spirits during March, the latest report
available, while in February. or in the
first month of nationwide Prohibi-
ton, there was withdrawal of 1,76s,-
COL gallons on legitimate certificates.
The Withdrawals on genuine cer-
tifcates during March of this year
were 100000 gallons more than tho
Withdrawals during March, 1919, when
only part of the country was affected
by Prohibition.
While no statistics are available as
to the total Withdrawals on bogus
certificates during any month, it is
believed that when the final reports
for April and May arc available they
will show that at least 100000 gal
Ions have been withdrawn.
On January l, 1920, sixteen days
before nationwide Prohibition be-
came effective, receipts were out
standing against the government for
7,498126 gallons supposedly stored
in warehouses. Whisky stored in
other than government warehouses
was supposed to have brought the
total up to approximately 61,485,13s
gallons.
The combined Withdrawals on gen.
uine certificates for the first two
months of Prohibition are nearly
100000 gallons, which, together
with the Withdrawals on bona fde
certificates in April and May, which
it is admitted will at least approxi-
mate If not exceed in each month the
Withdrawals for the first two months,
will bring the total UP to about 49,
100000 gallons.
Should Withdrawals continue at the
rate officially shown for March the
whisky on hand can last only until
next March Officials, however, are
OF the opinion that survey of the
stock will show many millions of
gallons less than accounted-for with
drawals cover.
As result of the expose of the
widespread use of bogus certificates
every agency of the treasury and
Prohibition departments, together
with operatives of the department of
justice, are at work running down the
frauds, and Prohibition Commissioner
Kramer is said to be studying out
plan that will prevent fraudulent
Withdrawals in the future.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
FROM OUT THE DISTANT
PAST COMES THIS VAIL

Norman 3. Mack of Buffalo, Dem
ocratic national committeeman from
New York, continues to demand a
beer plank in the San Francisco plat
form. Mr.. Mack says he is sure that
"eighty-fye per cent OF the American
people stand for such a plank" and
that taking away beer from the
working men of the country and wine
with their lunch is most unfortunate
and unjust, for beer is not only a
drink but food as we'll"
Even the liquor interests will laugh
at such a moss-back statement.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (COLO)
NEWS

against the enforcing act the big
gest volley was launched. Liquor in
terests would have been content if
the Constitutional Amendment had
been declared legal and the enforcing
statute illegal because then it might
have become a proposition of reach
ing Congress and securing light wine
and beer legsilation-the entering
wedge to undo Prohibition"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
BANK DEPOSITS GROW
UNDER DRY RULE

The last seven months of
last year, Ohio was without sa-
looms. The report of State
Bank Superintendent Pontius
indicates that the prosperity
of the state was not checked
by Prohibition.
The total increase in depos-
its for the first dry year was
almost quarter of billion
dollars as shown by the bank
superintendent report. This
is exclusive of national banks,
which are not included in the
report.
The increase was nearly
$100,000,000 ahead of any in
crease ever recorded in the his
tory of the banks OF the state.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
NEW MEXICO DEMOCRATS
OPPOSE BEER-WINE PLANK

New Mexico is another state which
refuses to fall in line in demanding a
beer and wine plank in the Demo-
cratic platform. In the New Mexico
Democratic state convention a reso-
luton was adopted opposing any at
tempt to insert a wet plank in the
party platform at San Francisco.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
PHILADELPHIA NORTH
AMERICAN

Upon the question of the suppress
sion of the liquor traffic, about which
interested forces have raised prodi-
gious clamor of doubt and legalistic
defamation, the highest tribunal in
the land, twice within seven months,
has acted unanimously and with a
completeness unsurpassed in the an
nails of American Jurisprudence"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
RENO (NEV.) EVENING
GAZETTE

"The decision of the Federal Su-
preme Court in the Prohibition cases,
sustaining the Constitutional Amend
ment and the validity of the enforce
ment act, is conclusive.
There will doubtless be war of
ballots at every election for years to
come in regard to Prohibition, but
that is all it will be-a war of ballots"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR

"The decision of the Supreme
Court, unfolding the Volstead law
and the Eighteenth Amendment,
would seem virtually to end the ques-
ton of the prohibition of the manu-
facture and sale of alcoholic bever-
ages in this country. The fight that
has extended through so many de-
cades has finally been won. Prohi-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
SUN-HERALD (NEW YORK;

"The Supreme Court decision in
favor of the dry law is sweeping,
overwhelming anG conclusive. 1t
goes SO much further than anybody
expected it to go that it settles all
the pertinent questions now before
all the courts in whatever FORM"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
LOUISVILLE (KY.) POST

"On the main points in question
the decision of the Supreme Court
was unanimous. The question is
now very finally settled and there is
no need for further disputes about it,"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18

The Cincinnati Enquirer recognizes
that the wet element regards Prohi-
bition as an invasion of popular rights,
but thinks that element may now be
expected to SHOW its true conception
of the ideals of American government
and bow to the will of the majority
as expressed in the legislation of the
country"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18

biton is now part of the basic law
of the land.
at was not a Prohibition party, it
was not a lobby, it was not any reli-
gious sect that accomplished this rev.
olution. 1t was the distiller and the
saloonkeeper, themselves. They de-
manded a fight to finish The
finish has come"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
ADD EDITORIAL COMMENT
DETROIT FREE PRESS

"The decision of the court may be
regarded as the end of a great battle
with the Prohibition forces in COM
plete possession OF the field. If that
possession is ever disturbed it must
be by beginning a new wet offensive
either for a repeal of the amendment
or a modification of the enforcement
law"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS

Judging by the extreme brevity OF
the courts opinion little difficulty
was experienced in reaching a conclu-
sion. There was-and this is some
what unusual-no dissenting opinion
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
KANSAS CITY (MO.) TIMES

"The Prohibition victory is of
double value, for it not only ends
force that had come to be recognized
as an enemy of the nations institu-
tons, but it delivers a telling rebuke
to those interests that had set them
selves above the operation of the
law
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
BIRMINGHAM (ALA.) AGE
HERALD

"When the Supreme Court sounded
the death knell OF John Barleycorn,
until then deemed by many persons
merely in a comatose state and
shortly to be revived, it also passed
sentence on beer and light wines. As
a law, the Eighteenth Amendment is
absolutely leak-proof."
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
ours IS NOW A DEFENSIVE FIGHT-THE FIRST
BATTLES THE PRIMARY ELECTION CONTESTS
To Hold Immediate Task Already
Fight in the Primary Election Contests; Will Con-
tinue Throughout the Next Four Months

The task ahead of the dry forces rendered difficult be-
they called upon defensive fight In
spects is harder hold ground gained battles OF moral reform
than it is to gain advance ground
When the shouts of victory ringing 1t easy
to persuade ourselves that the fight is
1t is to forget that the may rally his forces and
recaptue lost territory while celebrating victory
That is the situation that conrons the drys today.
bare majority in Congress repeal amend the Nosead
code Now the time for every dry busy make impossible
this bare majority.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
EDITORIAL OPINION
ON THE DECISION

Editorial Comment on the decision
of the Supreme Court sustaining the
constitutionality OF the Eighteenth
Amendment and the Nolstcad Code is
subioincd
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1920-06-18
Primary Elections Important

Many primary elections to be held the next few months
Candidates for Congress will be chosen these primaries There
number of such primaries in June July,
August and September Some have already been held and
number of instances candidates have been nominated
which that in these districts the dys will have redoube
their efforts the November elections
In districts Congressman who voted to submit the amend
who for Vostead slaughter
by the liquor interests The dry forces would be derelct in their
duty they do such Congressman seeking denomination
and election such Congressman still loyal the amendment
and code.
In instances these candidates being opposed by
ddaes who claim to be dry In such the tried and
friend has given evidence of change of attitude
should be brought to bear upon these oad dry candidates
withdraw for the defeat of such candidates will be hailed
victory by the liquor interests though such candidates
defeated by dry
Get in touch immediately with state AntSaoon League
organization and learn the situation your congressional
contests.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16

Can1els are sofd. everywhere
in scientifically sealed packages
of 20 cifareftes; or ten pack
AGES (20O ci6areffes) in q 6iass.
ine-paper-covered carton. We
strongly recon- m on d this
carton for the homo or Office
supply or when you travel
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16

public roads; public schools appro-
priation and increased pay for teach
ers; State Teachers Board Of Exam
iners and all measures for prosecut-
ing the World War; prohibition;
better morals, health and law enforce
ment. This by no means covers all,
but shows the trend Of my action,
which I thought would interest you.
Again assure you of my sincere
appreciation of the important trust
committed to me and, your words. let
ters and resolutions approving my
record, have deepened my interest in
your welfare. all of which is an incen-
tive for me to conduct myself in such
a manner as will maintain your con-
fidence and approval.
e. C. RIDGELL
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16

General Education Board. and George
Eastman OF Rochester, it was an
bounced here tonight. The board con-
tributed $5.ooo,ooo and Mr.. Eastman
$4,00O,OO0.
In addition to these outright gifts.
the Rochester Dental Dispensary.
which was built and endowed by Mr..
Eastman, will furnish the schools
clinic for the study of dentistry.
Announcement Of the gift was made
by DR.. Rush Rhees, President of the
University; DR.. Abraham F1exner, Sec
retary of the General Education
Board. and Mr.. Eastman.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16
SENATOR RIDCELL
REVIEWS WORK
RETIRING SENATOR SETS OUT
CONSTRUCTIVE MEASURES
CHANIPIoNED DURING
TERM.

no the Citizens Of Lexington County.
The year 1915 you elected me your
State Senator to serve four years. My
term expires this year, when you will
elect my successor. have rendered
you the best service I was capable of
and trust it has met your approval.
The world war, adopting the Eigh-
Steenth amendment to the constitution
OF the United States and progressive
acts Of the South Carolina general as
semhly for education, highways, health
and other measures fostered by the
State. received SUCH splendid support
that the 1s17-1920. period will be
s memorable. AS your senator, feel
that ] owe it to you to give a brief
report OF my record, which shall do:
served on the following commit
tees viz: education, enrolled bills, pub
lie buildings, railroads and internal
improvements; medical affairs, fl
nance, police regulations, the last Of
\ which waS chairman. Lexington
county measures favored, viz: capt.
tation road tax; road tax to he ex-
3 pended on roads in the township in
which it is paid; rural mail routes
made public highways; school trustees
appointed in April, one each year, so
that two. will always hold over; ap-
preparation to build courthouse annex
and purchase fixtures and supplies for
it; dividing the county into four dis
tricts and appointing 1 commissioners
from each district to serve two years,
so appointed that two will retire an
! nually and two hold over; Sbonds to
the amount of fifty thousand dollars
to build two bridges over Saluda rive,
(the difficulty to |get material and
price of it caused by the World War,
theiamount being inadequate, this was
repealed 1920; prohibiting carnivals
from showing in the county except at
the county fair; borrow 100000 to-
procure federal aid offered the county
to- build certain highways: have the
treasurer keep record of receipts and
disbursements as. directed by law; the
four county comissioners administer
county affairs and employ county
road engineer thus sDolislling the Of
flee of supervisor; this last passed the
senate but was defeated in the house.
State measures. viz: State teachers
employnent bureau; trustees certify
transfer Of pupils from districts ! be-
fore they shall be enrolled; fiveYhunt
. dred thousad dollars to house State
officials and departments now rent
ing; this passed the Senate but was
defeated in the house; tax commits
sion, also committed to suggest other
sources for revenue than visible prop
erty; compulsory school attendance,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16
BARBECUE AT PEIIoN,
SATURDAY. July 3.

will furnish q barbecue at Pelion
on Saturday, July 3rd. All Of the
candidates for County and State Of
fices have an invitation to attend and
many will be present. There will be
good music, baseball: :, and other fea-
lures. Do not forget to come to Pei
ion on Saturday, July 8.
B. L. REEDER.
May 5-12-June 9-16-2s-S0.--Pd.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-06-16
GIVE ss,ooo,ooo SCHOOL.

Rockefeller Board and Eastman Pro-
vide Rochester Medical Branch.
Rochester, June ia s9,OOO,0OO
school of medicine, surgery and dem
tistry, including a 250-bed teaching
hospital. has been given the Univer-
slty OF Rochester by the Rockefeller
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Just al Good for Calluses Money
Back if it Fails

Don't be bossed through life by pesky
corn or callus. Don't let a corn tell you
large for you because q corn says you
must. Get rid of the darned thing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

$50 Epworth League IN Epworth
Hail.
1880 Sermon by the Pastor. The
Quest for God"
Yi0la-AfternOOn
200 Sunday School.
800 Sermon by Prof. Chenowith-
Clinton rGange HaII-Evening
Clinton Grange Hall-Evening
500 Sermon by Prof. Chenowith.
7:15 Glasses by Prof. Chenowith
and DR.. w. A. Allen.
800 Prayer Meeting. Subject, THE
Old Year and the New"
HAROLD o. PERRY, Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

namon, figs, raisins, cherries and
pure cane sugar. They also have a
hard sauce to go over the pudding
which makes delightful desert. Or
der early if you want to please your
guests. The Bon Ton. rs
The heaviest snow storm Of the
winter is raging throughout the Pa
louise country. 1t began about 6
o'clock Thursday evening and contin-
ued all night, about four inches of
snow falling before morning and two
inches more have been added today.
Sleighing is fine, as the country
roads are hard and smooth beneath
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
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CITY NEWS
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Weather. Tonight and Sat
urday, snow.
Owing to the double holiday we
will be open Sunday for business.
Electric Bakery.
Whipped cream at the Bon Ton.
Come early Christmas we will close
from ! to 3 p. m.
The Bon Ton has prepared speciS
al frozen plum pudding for your
Christmas dinner, made of whipped
cream, nuts, eggs, cocoa, cloves, GIN
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
mas story with music composed for
it. A full choir.
Friends are most cordially invited.
DEAN HAMILTON, Minister

Methodist Episcopal Church
9:45 Sunday School. The last Sun
day in 1920 Let every mem
Der of the Sunday School be
present.
11:O0 Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per. We are very anxious that
all our membership make a
special effort to be present.
There viii be no class meeting
$3.50 Junior Choir.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Presbyterian Church

Van Buren, and Fourth SITS.
Christmas Vesper service at Pres
byterian church tomorrow, 500 P. M.
The Presbyterian choir, under the
leadership of Dr. H. L. Axtell, will
present their annual program of
Christmas music at the church tc-
morrow afternoon at five o'clock. A
! large choir has been assembled for
this special service and the program
promises to be one of splendid quail
ity. Mrs David Macmillan and Mrs.
H. d. Martin are the soloists.
The program is as follows:
Professional, "Adeste Fideies'
Hymn, clark, The Herald Angels /"
Prayer
Soprano solo, 80 Holy Night"-
Mrs. David Macmillan.
Anthem, GLOW Lovely Are The
Messengers choir.
Scripture reading, Luke 2, SIG.
Hymn, 20 Little Town OF Rethle-
hem"
Carol, "Glories In Excelsis"-
choir.
| Offertory, organ-Miss Gertrude
Christen.
Anthem, "sing, Heavens,-Male
quartet, Messrs Eldridge, Axtell,
Walton and Davis.
Sermonette, "The Christmas An
gels"-Rev. W. S. Snoddy.
Soprano solo, Nights of NigI is"
Mrs. H. D. Martin.
Anthem, Bethlehem THE choir.
Recessional hymn, "Hark, Hank,
My Soul"
Benediction.
WAYNE S. SNODDY. Minister