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Kansas City saloon closure hailed as economic boon
A Kansas City Kansas speech claims abolition of saloons boosted business. He cites bank deposits rising by millions, new hires for merchants, and a 46 percent bank gain, arguing the shut down saved the town from decline despite initial opposition by delegates and officials. He notes letters from Home City Bank and a savings bank praising the effects. The speaker recounts how opponents admitted later the closures helped deposits and growth.
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