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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1888
Page
4
Proponents assert prohibition will be enforced like other laws as sentiment shifts toward banning liquor. Local counties report rising majorities for prohibition and preparation for a February vote, while injunctions delay calls and officials debate enforcement and public action amid regional political rhetoric.
The Battle Creek Moon reports a circulated petition among business men in Calhoun county opposing local prohibition, arguing it cannot be enforced and would cause tax losses. It notes only four signatures and urges voters to join the right side against saloons and crime, warning God will judge inaction.
The piece argues against saloons and the revolver, urging voters to ban alcohol and tighten weapon laws. It decries drunkenness, poverty, and crime tied to licenses and firearms, calling for citizen protection and harsher penalties to prevent misery, loss, and death.
An editorial urges men, especially youths, to reject revolvers as signs of cowardice and fear. It argues faith in God and strong character provide truer defense than weapons, warning against personal insecurity leading to carrying arms. Also promotes LyraGl syrup as a laxative by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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