September 13 1916 Recruit Effort Aims for New Youth Societies
Jim Endeavor reports recruitment and plans to organize Montreal youth groups when members return home. The season was too short for extensive work, but efforts focused on social and spiritual development for Montreal boys and girls. A strong committee will shape a junior society and possibly an intermediate one to broaden youth service for Christ and the Church.
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Jim
Montreal
Christ
Church
Mamie Wilds
Prohibition Petition Drive Backs National Vote
Members of both houses face petitions from constituencies urging an affirmative vote on the national prohibition bill. The National W C T U provides petition forms to local unions and printed resolutions urging passage. Readings move forward as the District of Columbia bill sits on the Senate calendar awaiting action.
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Congress
National
Evanston
Ill
Washington
Senate Junliary Committee
Senate
Dry Chicago Shows Dry Areas Grow in City Limits
The Chicago Journal notes that despite rumor, dry districts within Chicago are expanding as liquor sales are banned locally. Licenses once valued up to 3000 dollars have fallen. current premiums reportedly slump to about 100 dollars, with total losses near 18 million. Newspapers warn investors to beware sales of hotels and restaurants amid these shifts.
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Chicago Journal
Chicago
Way Attend Church
The piece argues church attendance serves public worship of God and cannot be replaced by private worship or education, emphasizing both forms as essential. It cites the Raleigh Christian Advocate and urges believers to prioritize communal worship as a sacred duty.
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Rch
God
Raleigh
Christian Advocate
Poverty the Saloon's Real Effect on Workers
The piece argues poverty drives misery and addiction harms work, health, and self-respect. It cites a Socialist committee noting alcohol weakens body and mind, undermining workers and aiding capitalist oppression.
Prohibition With Half a Chance in Denver 1915
The Denver city action in early 1915 shows prohibition measures with a license in force during the first quarter, outlining the regulatory stance and scope of enforcement. Partial licensing indicates ongoing controversy and phased implementation of the prohibition regime.
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Denver
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