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Editorial
February 12, 1912
The Calumet News
Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan
What is this article about?
A quote attributed to President Lincoln on his last day, celebrating the abolition of slavery and pledging support for suppressing the liquor traffic, predicting a future without slaves or drunkards. Published by the Educational Dept. of the Prohibition County Committee to inform the public.
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LINCOLN'S VIEWS OF PATRIOTISM?
"Merwin, we have cleared up a colossal job. Slavery is abolished. After reconstruction, the next great question will be the overthrow and suppression of the legalized liquor traffic, and you know my head and my heart, and my hand, and my purse will go into this contest for victory. In 1842 less than a quarter of a century ago, I predicted that the day would come when there would be neither a slave nor a drunkard in the land. I have lived to see one prediction fulfilled. I hope to live to see the other."
President Lincoln to J. B. Merwin on the last day of his life.
Published by the Educational Dept. Prohibition County Committee that the people may learn the truth.
"Merwin, we have cleared up a colossal job. Slavery is abolished. After reconstruction, the next great question will be the overthrow and suppression of the legalized liquor traffic, and you know my head and my heart, and my hand, and my purse will go into this contest for victory. In 1842 less than a quarter of a century ago, I predicted that the day would come when there would be neither a slave nor a drunkard in the land. I have lived to see one prediction fulfilled. I hope to live to see the other."
President Lincoln to J. B. Merwin on the last day of his life.
Published by the Educational Dept. Prohibition County Committee that the people may learn the truth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Temperance
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Lincoln
Temperance
Prohibition
Slavery
Abolition
Liquor Traffic
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Lincoln
J. B. Merwin
Prohibition County Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Lincoln's Commitment To Temperance After Abolition
Stance / Tone
Optimistic And Supportive Of Prohibition
Key Figures
Abraham Lincoln
J. B. Merwin
Prohibition County Committee
Key Arguments
Slavery Abolition Fulfilled 1842 Prediction
Next Goal: Suppress Legalized Liquor Traffic
Predict No Slaves Or Drunkards In The Land
Personal Commitment Of Head, Heart, Hand, Purse