Two Great Conventions Advance World Temperance Cause
A report from the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union ninth triennial convention in Brooklyn marks 30 years of reform with 24 nations represented. The National W C T U 40th annual convention at Asbury Park drew 707 delegates. plans target a constitutional prohibition of alcohol within a decade. The liquor issue is framed as a national call for abolition, with strong rhetoric urging cooperation among temperance and civic groups. A related piece argues drinkers and sellers bear moral responsibility for harm and crime linked to intoxication.
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Tariff shifts aid Canadian farmers and world suppliers
An excerpt from the Allen town Pa Chronicle News outlines tariff reductions boosting Canadian farm sales to the United States in 1914 by about 22 million dollars across livestock grain hides and wool. Mexican and Argentine producers also gained, reflecting tariff policy impacts on American farmers. Church notices follow for Church of God Baptist St James and others with service times and group meetings.
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Press and churches unite to push liquor question
The piece argues influential periodicals bolster the anti liquor movement with church and home groups. Charles Sheldon notes Kansas workers helped remove saloons from the state. Chauncey Depew cites alcohol as the sole cause of ruin for those who drank, contrasting with others who succeeded.
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No Whisky Signs Urged to Be Banned in Sacramento
A historic note declares no whisky signs may hang over Sacramento sidewalks and calls for suppression of beer and other offensive ads. The Home Alliance urges papers to keep homes free from large gaudy signs and to avoid offensive “whinky” advertisements.
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