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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
15
The text argues against statewide prohibition, listing states that defeated or repealed it, noting public opposition from major newspapers and politicians, and asserting that prohibition has failed in most states. It cites figures like ex governors and senators and claims a broad political split on the issue.
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A fragment discussing temperance, moderation, and the impact of prohibition on Texas including estimates of whisky shipments, employment losses, tax revenue, property values, and social costs. The text argues prohibition would raise costs and reduce prosperity, comparing prohibition states to licensed Texas.
The text notes that thirty eight states oppose statewide prohibition led by current governors. It claims no nation or white nation supports national bans and attributes prohibition to Mohammedan-inflicted nations, while relating Jefferson Davis and Kath Tinvoln to prohibition.
A historical plea touts calm appeals to reason over passion, claiming never to raid homes or misuse women and children, not to bend churches or schools for political aims. It asserts Texans alone should tell Texans of Deval Fide Fenton’s statewide campaign.
The piece argues prohibition will be defeated and urges turnout to reject the statewide amendment. It defends local option and accuses opponents of masking liquor interests while asserting that bigotry and intolerance would rise if the measure passes.
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