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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
4
A reflective editorial weighs who gains from allowing saloons in a town. It argues the farmer, grocer, dry goods seller, manufacturer, and saloonkeeper all feel impacts, often harming home life and public virtue, while the devil wins in the end.
The piece reflects on Kentucky’s evolving landscape from altered streams and rail bridges to aging oaks, yet asserts the true Kentuckian remains steadfast. It lauds the warm welcome and familiar handshake for homecomers, urging that core character outlasts time and change.
San Francisco mayor and police commissioners pledge indefinite closure of all drinking places after a major disaster. Licenses to be revoked and future saloons to face strict limits as officials note crime drop and order since the fire. San Mateo authorities also plan to close grog shops to prevent riot conditions.
The article argues the President would name clean men as the country's greatest need, noting abundance of smart and rich individuals yet a scarcity of exceptionally moral leaders. It credits fathers, mothers, and especially mothers for shaping character, asserting family influence surpasses public preaching.
The Devineator notes Col. Geo. W. Bain of Lexington lectured in Springfield last week on social problems. His talks covered the negro question urban growth immigration trusts expansion and labor and capital. The second talk urged the New Woman while calling for the old man to reform and progress.
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