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Iowa Debates Prohibition and Age of Consent Law
A discussion in Iowa papers questions a proposed repeal of the mallchild labor law, the age of consent moving from 15 to 18, and the broader public mood on prohibition. Editors debate party platforms, state trends, and the impact on 1916 political prospects amid calls to protect girls and curb bootleggers. The piece notes cross-state comparisons and urges stronger safeguards for young women.
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