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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

5

Public Forum on Prohibition and Moral Duty

The editorial advocates National prohibition as a solemn constitutional duty. Senator Morris Sheppard frames the issue as deciding whether the nation can curb the liquor traffic, calling on voters to support a prohibition amendment and noting vast public support and moral imperative. He praises a January march of twenty million people urging Congress to act.

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Taft on Prohibition and the Rule of Law

Ex-President Taft argues against enforcement gaps and local option preferring laws enforceable by all. He warns selective enforcement undermines public trust, urging regulation over drastic unattainable prohibitions to curb liquor evils.

Wm H Taft Grant

Separation of strong from light drinks inquor legislation debate

Arthur Brisbane praises the separationist view on prohibition arguing it increases drunkenness in Maine and Kansas. He cites Italy's prohibition absence, argues light beer and light wine reduce harm, and urges editors and legislators to base policy on facts and temperance through moderate drinks.

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