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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
2
An Elmira Facts report echoes a Prohibition rally led by Chairman Dickle urging funds and a united stand against temperance opposition. The piece mocks past failed laws like Raines and Brooks while claiming Prohibition strengthens national virtue and questions Republican resilience.
A Cleveland Leader report notes the Ohio Liquor League plans a statewide tour led by Tita McDonough to rally liquor dealers and allies against further anti liquor laws. The circular urges meetings with preachers elders and deacons to decide whether to back McDonough or oppose his views as the struggle over liquor policy intensifies.
An editorial argues the 20th century may begin a great divine revival to end liquor trade. It condemns faithless churches, praises God’s power beyond human effort, and critiques Ohio Dow law and broader regulation as failures that keep saloons powerful in politics. It urges Prohibitionists to fund and press for action now.
Last Saturday the Cleveland Leader published Eliot's Atlantic Magazine study on American liquor laws. He condemns some state licenses but praises Ohio for a system that reduces political influence of liquor policy while noting the tax is too low and licensing discretion poses inherent faults.
Albion Mich January 25 1897 The National Executive Committee of the Prohibition Party calls for a $25000 fundraising drive for 1897 to place organizers in needy states and to establish a News Bureau for prohibition items. The plan favors outside help where necessary and promises monthly guarantees to incentivize state committees.
A dated church aligned plea questions how to end the liquor traffic. It critiques ecclesiastical inaction and Prohibition party plans, demanding a concrete policy and action against saloons and the legalized rum trade. The piece accuses religious leaders of preaching against drink yet lacking a practical plan.
The text presents a terse vow to join ranks and fight to the end, signaling a martial mindset. It mentions no dates, places, or clear affiliations, leaving the exact context and actors unspecified. The fragment emphasizes resolve over specifics.
Chairman Payne of Fostoria Ohio laments liquor’s curse and praises Prohibition. He cites fake teachers, saloons, and political hypocrisy, urging Christians to unite against the liquor trade and support prohibitionist leaders and campaigns nationwide. Payne notes forthcoming circulars to Prohibitionists and calls for faithful action.
An unsigned postal card attack, printed in Fontoria Ohio, condemns the Dow law and liquor policy, citing support for Prohibitionists and criticizing party leaders. Commentary attacks a college president and suggests a GOP push to defend liquor policy, while hints of a U S Senate compromise candidate in Kansas surface.
A sharp political jab targets temperance advocates pushing a new regulation plan. The proposal is portrayed as likely to fail despite appearing plausible enough to mislead supporters overseas.
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