Prohibition Debate Viewed as Overreach by Editor
Letter from editor argues federal liquor bans intrude on state sovereignty. Cites Rhode Island v Palmer and U S Supreme Court limits, warning prohibition prompts violations and sets dangerous precedent. Calls the issue lawful within states though federal action grants little authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme. Court
The
United Stats
Rhode Island
East
America
U. S. Supreme Court
Olive Tablets and legal verse clash in mixed column
The ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver cleansing remedy while a separate legal critique argues against intra state amendments, recalling Supreme Court obiter dicta and sovereign people doctrine, plus a Prohibition editor letter from Manuel M Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.m.edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr Edwards
Edwards
Homemade Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Rapid Relief
An at home cough remedy using Pinex pine extract mixed with plain sugar syrup or molasses creates a pint of cough syrup costing little. Advertises quick throat healing, loosening phlegm, and relief for bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma with a money back guarantee from Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Prohibition Debate Letters Spar Over Public Opinion
A set of letters to the Prohibition Editor argues for and against the Eighteenth Amendment. Contributors from Brooklyn and Lynn voice concerns about representation, liberty, and moral issues, while Boston letters affirm support for prohibition and denounce liquor’s social harms.
Strikes at Democracy Sir
A letter from AN AMERICAN argues against the 18th amendment urging repeal or nullification. It denounces state overreach and asserts government should serve the people not control daily life. It contends prohibition harms liberty and warns of tyranny by a small organized minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Manuel M. Perry
Sing Street
Pall River
Massachusetts
Journal of the Senate
Malcolm B. Nichols
A. Garfield
Harding
Anti-Saloon League
France
Heaven and Earth
Prohibition
the Post
John W. Minon
Chestnut Street
Newton App. Falls
Prohibition Backed as Law Enforced Says Letter
Two readers urge strict enforcement of the 18th amendment. Frederick Mann argues prohibition marks progress and must be upheld against drink advocates. W W Dockendorff calls for reporting infractions to protect children and keep booze from society, urging compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Frederick Mann
Beacon Street
Poston
Sir—Prohibition
S. Dockendorff
Winthrop Street
Roxbury
Prohibition Debate Letters Spur Massachusetts Soured View
Readers offer strong opinions on 18th Amendment repeal and enforcement. Contributors from Somerville, Malden and Chelsea attack the Anti-Saloon League, defend state control, and urge stricter enforcement while questioning national prohibition.
Prohibition Dissatisfaction Letter From Gardiner Native
A Gardiner Maine native criticizes federal prohibition, arguing that under federal law the rich obtain liquor while common people suffer higher costs and illicit drinkers still work to access alcohol. The letter urges an end to the perceived farce and calls for removing restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Mainé
Gardiner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post Prohibition Forum
Ohio
United States
Wayne
Dodge
Ons
Taney
Abraham Lincoln
B. R. Curtis
Carson
U.S. Supreme Court
van Devanter
Palmer
Dillon
Gloss
Supreme
Congress
Legislatures
Republic
J. F. Ge
FE. & C. Building
Denver
Will
Joe
Meroe
By Press Pub. Co
Horlick’s.par
Brooklyn
Conn
Lynn
Boston
Victoria
Howorth
Anti-Saloon League Bank
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Texas
California
Quebec
eLague
William Howard
Atherton Street
Somerville
Rui
Malden
W. Quay Fosseled
W. H
North Middleboro
Conrad
New Jersey
South Carolina
Old Bay
Fletcher Osgood
Garfield
Avenue
Chelsea
Maine
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Renan Bact Cheney
C. O. Ds
Boots
Hagan’s
Washington St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!