The American Issue, May 10, 1912
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Title
The American Issue, May 10, 1912
Subject
This is a comedic image. The prohibition media mocks men who blow all their money at bars instead of supporting their families. It reinforces their argument that alcohol destroys households in countless ways like reckless spending, domestic violence, and sheer neglect.
Description
A man in a saloon with a drink right next to him. He is lost in thought in the saloon. He has given his pay envelope to the bartender.
Below the image has this text saying, "Man in front of the bar: Wonder why it is that I scarcely have money enough to provide necessities for my family. I make a good salary"
Below the image has this text saying, "Man in front of the bar: Wonder why it is that I scarcely have money enough to provide necessities for my family. I make a good salary"
Creator
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio)
Source
Library of Congress
Publisher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL
Date
May 10, 1912
Rights
Under 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 Cartoon.
Physical Dimensions
8.97 × 12.88 in
Files
Collection
Citation
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio), “The American Issue, May 10, 1912,” Visuals of Prohibition, accessed September 28, 2026, https://www.prohibition-visuals.leadr.site/items/show/2.