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  • Illinois Drys in state-wide rally; Many noted speakers: Senator Wesley L. Jones and W. J. Bryan among those to appear
    Illinois Drys in state-wide rally; Many noted speakers: Senator Wesley L. Jones and W. J. Bryan among those to appear Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 May 1918, p. 5, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 May 1918, p. 5, column 1   ...
  • Drys lose six counties
    Drys lose six counties Newspaper
    Local News, 16 Apr 1910, p. 3, column 6     ...
    Local News, 16 Apr 1910, p. 3, column 6   ...
  • Illinois Drys in state-wide rally
    Illinois Drys in state-wide rally Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 May 1918, p. 5, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 May 1918, p. 5, column 1   ...
  • Prohibition
    Prohibition NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Jan 1918, p. 2     Editorial on the successful passage of the law banning alcohol sales and the history of the movement toward prohibition.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Jan 1918, p. 2   Editorial on the successful passage of the law banning alcohol sales and …
  • Prohibitionists Rally in Wilmette
    Prohibitionists Rally in Wilmette Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1914, p. 1     Rev. John K. Shields spoke at Congregational Church on Monday
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1914, p. 1   Rev. John K. Shields spoke at Congregational Church on Monday
  • They are Seven
    They are Seven Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Feb 1918, p. 4     Seven states have ratified the federal prohibition amendment.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Feb 1918, p. 4   Seven states have ratified the federal prohibition amendment.
  • Prohibition Heads in Big State Meet
    Prohibition Heads in Big State Meet Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 May 1918, p. 6     William Jennings Bryan, Howard H. Russell, founder of the Anti-Saloon League, and the Jackies band will take the leading parts on the program of the Anti-Saloon League State Convention in Springfield
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 May 1918, p. 6   William Jennings Bryan, Howard H. Russell, founder of the Anti-Saloon League, and …
  • Police In Raid On Joint
    Police In Raid On Joint NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jan 1913, p. 6     Saturday afternoon, Evanston police arrested three men accused of selling liquor. The men arrested were Peter Steff, 678 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, owner of the liquor store, Charles Bronston, 818 Wash
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jan 1913, p. 6   Saturday afternoon, Evanston police arrested three men accused of selling liquor. The …
  • Purple "Drys" Choose Officers
    Purple "Drys" Choose Officers NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Oct 1912, p. 7     The Northwestern University Prohibition Club held its first meeting Wednesday after the Y. M. C. A. meeting in Lunt Library and elected officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Whiteside acted as temporary
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Oct 1912, p. 7   The Northwestern University Prohibition Club held its first meeting Wednesday after the …
  • The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet with Mrs. Charles Fleming, 631 Park avenue, February 29
    The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet with Mrs. Charles Fleming, 631 Park avenue, February 29 Newspaper
    Local News, 26 Feb 1916, p. 13     ...
    Local News, 26 Feb 1916, p. 13   ...
  • Steffins Fined Two Hundred and Costs
    Steffins Fined Two Hundred and Costs Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1914, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1914, p. 1   ...
  • Similarity in Sauce [editorial]
    Similarity in Sauce [editorial] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 3     Women in England are forbidden to enter saloons. Men should be prohibited too.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 3   Women in England are forbidden to enter saloons. Men should be prohibited …
  • Saloon Power Waning Now in Every Land
    Saloon Power Waning Now in Every Land Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 4     Miss Anna Gordon gives "Big Business" credit for doing most for Prohibition cause. Foreign officers engaged in relief work now in many countries, but have been hampered by the war. . Miss Gordon is b
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 4   Miss Anna Gordon gives "Big Business" credit for doing most for Prohibition …
  • Lost Its Grip [editorial]
    Lost Its Grip [editorial] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 4     Editor praises W.C.T.U.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 4   Editor praises W.C.T.U.
  • Methodists Vote Upon the Dry Question
    Methodists Vote Upon the Dry Question Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Jan 1914, p. 1     Members of the First Methodist Church informally voted in favor of a national prohibition of liquor. The request for a vote was made by pastor Dr. Timothy Prescott Frost.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Jan 1914, p. 1   Members of the First Methodist Church informally voted in favor of a …
  • Woolley Stirs Wilmette with Good Sermon
    Woolley Stirs Wilmette with Good Sermon Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Feb 1914, p. 1     Large crowd of villagers attend prohibition rally in Presbyterian Church Sunday nigt. Dry victory predicted. F. Scott McBride declares that with women's votes thirty more counties will be voted dry i
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Feb 1914, p. 1   Large crowd of villagers attend prohibition rally in Presbyterian Church Sunday nigt. …
  • Thomson will Vote for White Ribbon Clause
    Thomson will Vote for White Ribbon Clause Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 May 1914, 1, 3     Congresman from this district openly declares himself in favor of prohibition resolution.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 May 1914, 1, 3   Congresman from this district openly declares himself in favor of prohibition resolution.
  • Citizens Association Vs. "Blind Pigs"
    Citizens Association Vs. "Blind Pigs" Newspaper
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 1     A report of the executive committees of the North Shore Citizens' association shows progess in the prosecution of violators of the New Trier Township local option law and driving out "blind pigs" Att
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 1   A report of the executive committees of the North Shore Citizens' association …
  • Sheriff's Night Raid Nets Twelve Men
    Sheriff's Night Raid Nets Twelve Men Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 1     Alleged "Blind Pig" on Wilmette Avenue Raided Saturday Night.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 1   Alleged "Blind Pig" on Wilmette Avenue Raided Saturday Night.
  • Many Nations are Fighting Liquor Habit
    Many Nations are Fighting Liquor Habit Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Oct 1914, p. 5     A group gathered at the First Baptist Church of Evanston last night to hear the distinguished speakers, as announced, on the license question and national prohibition. Among the speakes were Rev. Dr.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Oct 1914, p. 5   A group gathered at the First Baptist Church of Evanston last night …
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