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Church vs Saloon Debate Draws City Attendees
The Freeport sermon by Rev. F. W. Emerson urged local option as prohibition, arguing the saloon hurts wages, housing, and morals. He cited economic, social, ethical, political, and religious harms and defended inviting liquor representatives to hear the talk, framing local option as the path to closing saloons.
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