Prohibition Debate Letters to the Editor in Port Pirie
A reader rebuts Guy Warwick on prohibition, citing church authorities against drink and urging equal say for Petticoats in politics. The correspondence critiques liquor trade critics, defends abstinence, and condemns drinking as social harm tied to church and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy ‘Wa Jetter
Guy Farwick
Guy Warwick
Pope Leo XIII
Eutychianus
Ireland
Cardinal Gibbons
Keane
J. J. Gleanen
Cardinal Manning
Latty
Europe
Guy- Warwick
Warwick
Ess
Church of Rum
Australis
Benevolent Society
Latin Church
Mr. Warwick
Port Pirie
Prohibition Debates and Local Health Claims Highlight Letter
A jumble of letters discusses Dr Indian Root Me pills claiming healing for rheumatism and digestion, with testimonials from Peter Gay and others. Separately, notes mention drunkenness arrests during hotel closures and a critique of Prohibition as a perceived curse, including a correspondent named W Bowden. The mix shows public health claims and policy tensions in a historical community discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gay
Warwick
W. Bowden
Solomonstown
Prohibition Debate From a Worldly Traveler's View
A letter argues Prohibition is a failure un-Christian and harmful. It critiques Bowden and calls for self sufficiency, harsher curtailment of importers, and focus on economic causes over moral reform. It references Australia Canada and U.S. trade in liquor and questions leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
Australia House
Ould Hingland
Melbourne
Almos
Serses
Australia
U.S.A
Ana Walasia
Spet
Prohibition
John Storms
Mr. Bowden
Smith
Dar
Canada
Liamentai
Trade, faith, and industry in a global context
A fragmented discussion critiques trade, water rights, and the role of religion in shaping national policy. The speaker argues for self containment, reduced exploitation, and a focus on workers and daily spiritual needs amid ongoing debates about commerce and prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Bowden
Australia
Japan
Benetal
Sents
Jas
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Wales
Heeumati
Ndiar
Tam Oyttel
Eac
Ita
George St
Sydney
Er Lad Ronan
Michelin
Michelin Universal
Bebanne Geter Garage
Nez fale-Yorts
Teoniaing
West End
Alliance
Temperance
the South Australian Brewing Coy., Ltd
Adelside and
Fort Agusta
Solements
Alga Mra
KL Donnelly
Moselte
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