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The American issue (Westerville, Ohio), February 18, 1920
Uncle Sam showing off to other countries about Prohibition and how it’s benefiting the States. He even calls the United States "Dryola," the clean spot on the entire globe, since it doesn’t have the stain of alcohol within its borders.
The American Issue, July 19, 1912
The text above the image reads, "Health Hint for Hot Weather- Don't Drink Beer - City Board of Health."An image of three young kids on the summer porch. The older sister is holding the youngest sibling in her arms, and the other brother is sitting…
The American Issue, April 9, 1915
During World War I, Britain enacted the Defense of the Realm Act (DORA), which partially prohibited alcohol for soldiers by limiting pub hours, reducing alcohol percentages, and restricting supply. This was due to concerns that soldiers were drinking…
The American Issue, August 1, 1913.
A mother clutches her two children, staring at their ruined home. She looks ragged and worn down. Their gaze falls on a sign reading, "46% of wrecked homes coming to the attention of this court wrecked by DRINK - Judge Gemmel, Domestic Relations…
The American Issue, August 15, 1913
A young boy surrounded by many different types of liquor blocking his path to success. He is dwarfed in size by the many different bottles who are determined to stop him from achieving his victory in having a good life.
The American Issue, August 22, 1913
Displays some of the many victims of those who drink. Mothers and children are heavily effected since they depended onto fathers who drank. Or it also shows a mother who had lost her son due the abuse of alcohol, and killed him.
The American Issue, August 9, 1912.
The title of the picture is "THE LURE OF APPETITE." The scene of the picture is a cliffside with men rushing towards a angle with a banner with the text, "APPETITE FOR ALCOHOL." On the cliff men are jumping to their doom with their wives and…
The American Issue, December 20, 1912
A brother and a sister are writing a letter to Santa for what they want for Christmas. Their father is in the background with his booze while his wife is working hard in the house. They will not get any presents unless their father stops drinking,…
The American Issue, December 26, 1913
The top of the comic the caption reads, "Where Santa Clause is a Follower of "The Personal Liberty League". Below are four young children getting ready to look at their gifts for Christmas but are instead welcomed by two booze bottles, and empty…
The American Issue, December 6, 1912
The image shows a cash register in a saloon depositing the money it had just gotten probably from a father. Next to the image are two impoverished children they need warm clothes for winter time.