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Foreign News
April 8, 1931
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
More than 100,000 Finnish women have signed a petition urging the repeal of Finland's Prohibition law, fearing the spread of drunkenness harms future generations; it will be presented to the President soon.
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WOMEN ASK FOR REPEAL, DRY STATUTE
One Hundred Thousand in Finland Fear Spread of Drunkenness
HELSINGFORS, Finland, April 8. - A petition signed by more than 100,000 women of Finland asking for speedy repeal of the country's Prohibition law will be presented to the President within the next few days.
The women, in the petition, declared themselves to be "advocates of true temperance." They express anxiety over the fate of future generations because of what they allege is the continuous spread of drunkenness under the present dry statute.
BENEFIT EASTER DANCE
Under auspices of Nativity Club at Parish Hall, for general charity, April 9, at 9:15 p.m. Novelties, 5-piece orchestra, refreshments. Admission 75 cents a couple or stag. Lady.
One Hundred Thousand in Finland Fear Spread of Drunkenness
HELSINGFORS, Finland, April 8. - A petition signed by more than 100,000 women of Finland asking for speedy repeal of the country's Prohibition law will be presented to the President within the next few days.
The women, in the petition, declared themselves to be "advocates of true temperance." They express anxiety over the fate of future generations because of what they allege is the continuous spread of drunkenness under the present dry statute.
BENEFIT EASTER DANCE
Under auspices of Nativity Club at Parish Hall, for general charity, April 9, at 9:15 p.m. Novelties, 5-piece orchestra, refreshments. Admission 75 cents a couple or stag. Lady.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Finland Prohibition
Women Petition
Repeal Dry Law
Temperance Advocates
Where did it happen?
Helsingfors, Finland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Helsingfors, Finland
Event Date
April 8
Event Details
A petition signed by more than 100,000 women of Finland asking for speedy repeal of the country's Prohibition law will be presented to the President within the next few days. The women declared themselves to be advocates of true temperance and expressed anxiety over the fate of future generations because of the continuous spread of drunkenness under the present dry statute.