20 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
Political gossip from Washington reports Wisconsin Republicans united for Hughes and Fairbanks in the coming campaign and warns of tariff commission debates. It notes West Virginia and Oregon GOP strength, Democrat concerns about House control, and adds brief items on obituaries, reunions, and local notices amid wartime politics.
The eleventh Royer reunion takes place Wednesday July 26 1916 at the Darke County fair grounds. All relatives are invited to attend for a day of reunion activities hosted by Samuel Royer president and Fannie Riley secretary. See clubbing list.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle laxative treatment to cleanse the system and relieve the liver for a clear complexion. It claims suitability for all ages and urges readers to buy at a druggist for 25 cents.
Census figures show a long term drop in saloons from 1905 to 1915 in Ohio cities such as Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Columbus Toledo and Akron as well as in other states. The Philadelphia brewer cited in a city interview says the bottom is dropping out of the liquor business.
New York City health department bulletin advises against alcohol use, urging residents to take to the water wagon. It claims liquor harms health and strength, and promotes healthier babies by avoiding alcohol.
Minnesota voters likely to decide statewide prohibition as legislature faces election and Duluth turnout signals a dry victory. Duluth, third largest city with 100,000 residents and 167 saloons, shifted to dry by about 400 votes, illustrating strong anti-saloon sentiment nationwide.
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