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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
4
A 19th century style plea urges voters to support a prohibition measure on May 29, arguing against businesses and patrons fueling vice. It appeals to fraternal and Christian groups to vote for the public good, home and children.
The piece warns that legalizing saloons in Ripley County will trigger saloon placement from neighboring counties, rising crime, poverty, and higher taxes. It predicts population loss, declining property values, and disrupted wages as factories attract drinkers. The 29 May vote is framed as Home versus Saloon.
An appeal to Ripley County voters ahead of the May 29 election argues that ending the saloon raises no real taxes and saves money. It claims liquor traffic drives crime and costs, cites indictments and poor farm aid, and contrasts savings with minimal tax changes across townships.
A local opinion piece rejects a so called blind tiger scare and warns against reallowing saloons. It cites Ripley and Clinton counties where anti saloon sentiment led to dry votes and urges continued vigilance against bootleggers and wets.
The text urges voters to mark Yes with a cross in the Yes square for a dry vote. It presents Yes as the option and describes Saloon Knockout drops that never fail, urging readers to try them.
The Journal editorial attacks Shelby township citizens who rejected the saloon and hints saloon profits would boost nearby business. It accuses a saloonkeeper of tax dodging while labeling the trade as crime breeding and social harm. The Tribune seeks job work.
The piece argues that a self contained colony of one hundred families would prosper without liquor dealers. Introducing liquor leads to wasted time, crime, debt, and social costs funded by all villagers. Governor Marshall’s policy is cited as helping rehabilitate others. urging voters to say yes on May 29 to protect children from saloon influences.
A letter argues against closing saloons, claiming it robs individual freedom and would harm Loyal German born citizens who drink moderately. It urges strong men to resist temptation and protect weaker neighbors by shutting fifty three Ripley county saloons to prevent children’s suffering and family shame.
The article argues county option should decide saloon fate without party politics. It notes temperance supporters across Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists unite, predicting Ripley county will vote morality and good citizenship, saloon must go, statewide trends favor prohibition, and several patrons have extended Tribune subscriptions.
Citizens debate the saloon license in Indiana. Proponents argue sales lead to crime and distress. opponents say adults may import alcohol for home use if public peace remains, but saloonkeepers lose the privilege. The issue centers on restoring public order over personal liberty.
Regular examinations for graduation from 8th grades will be held on the third Saturdays of March, April and May at the usual locations. A passing grade in any subject excuses the applicant from taking that subject in the other examinations.
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