The American Issue, May 24, 1912
Dublin Core
Title
The American Issue, May 24, 1912
Subject
A father sits in a saloon, lavishly spending his money on rounds of drinks yet scolds his young daughter when she asks for funds at home. This comic epitomizes the prohibitionist argument that men squander their earnings on alcohol, and that banning it would solve the problem. While highlighting financial neglect, the critique focuses solely on alcohol related abuse, ignoring broader issues.
Description
The father is in the saloon spending all of his money but when he gets back home he does not spend a single cent on his family.
Creator
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio)
Source
Library of Congress
Publisher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL
Date
May 24, 1912
Rights
Public Domain
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Image with Text.
Identifier
Library of Congress Control Number: sn2008060406
Coverage
Prohibition
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Newspaper Comic
Physical Dimensions
8.94 × 12.85 in
Files
Collection
Citation
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio), “The American Issue, May 24, 1912,” Visuals of Prohibition, accessed September 28, 2026, https://www.prohibition-visuals.leadr.site/items/show/12.