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Editorial
December 17, 1908
Shepherdstown Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial refuting liquor advocates' claims by citing U.S. Internal Revenue data showing a decline in distilled spirits production from 174,712,218 gallons in 1907 to 133,889,563 in 1908, attributing it to the growing temperance movement, resulting in lower taxes and savings for families.
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One of the favorite arguments of liquor advocates is that just as much or more, whiskey is used in "dry" times as when saloons are unrestricted. Sensible people, as a rule, know that this is utterly untrue, yet some persons are led to believe that there is something in it. The report of United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers shows what legal prohibition does. Just as the temperance wave has been spreading over the United States, so the manufacture of whiskey has decreased. The official report shows that the past year. In 1907 the total production of distilled spirits was 174,712,218 gallons. In 1908 it has fallen to 133,889,563.
Think of it—40,822,655 gallons less of liquor used this year than last, and the temperance people just getting started!
About $18,000,000 less taxes on whiskey was paid to the government.
What an enormous saving there must have been to the homes of the people!
Think of it—40,822,655 gallons less of liquor used this year than last, and the temperance people just getting started!
About $18,000,000 less taxes on whiskey was paid to the government.
What an enormous saving there must have been to the homes of the people!
What sub-type of article is it?
Temperance
What keywords are associated?
Temperance
Whiskey Production
Prohibition
Distilled Spirits
Internal Revenue
What entities or persons were involved?
John G. Capers
Liquor Advocates
Temperance People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Decline In Whiskey Production Due To Temperance Movement
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Temperance And Prohibition
Key Figures
John G. Capers
Liquor Advocates
Temperance People
Key Arguments
Liquor Advocates' Claim Of Equal Whiskey Use In Dry Times Is Untrue
Temperance Wave Correlates With Decreased Whiskey Manufacture
Distilled Spirits Production Fell From 174,712,218 Gallons In 1907 To 133,889,563 In 1908
40,822,655 Gallons Less Liquor Used
$18,000,000 Less Taxes Paid To Government
Enormous Savings To People's Homes