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Editorial September 26, 1909

Laredo Weekly Times

Laredo, Webb County, Texas

What is this article about?

Satirical piece in a San Antonio newspaper mocks the discovery by Austin officials of illicit drinking and gaming in Dallas clubs, urging local reformers to address their own vices rather than targeting San Antonio.

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Hard to think of such an exclamation from "Saint" Antonio as is herein given by the Light and Gazette of that burg: "Up at Austin the eagle eyed officials of the state government have made the startling discovery that some Dallas clubs that presumably have gentlemen upon their membership rolls have been dispensing drinks and cigars and allowing members to play pool and billiards within the precincts of the club. Shocking! And in Dallas, too! Unbelievable! Perhaps after all, there are other places as wicked as San Antonio. Which being the case, perhaps the North Texas reformers will find employment up there for their muckrakers within the limits of the city and not send them to San Antonio. This will be a sad blow to Guv'nor Tom."

What sub-type of article is it?

Satire Moral Or Religious Temperance

What keywords are associated?

Dallas Clubs San Antonio Reformers Vice Enforcement Muckrakers Guv'nor Tom

What entities or persons were involved?

Saint Antonio Austin Officials Dallas Clubs North Texas Reformers Guv'nor Tom

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Mockery Of Reformers Ignoring Local Vices In Dallas While Targeting San Antonio

Stance / Tone

Satirical Mockery Of Hypocrisy In Reform Efforts

Key Figures

Saint Antonio Austin Officials Dallas Clubs North Texas Reformers Guv'nor Tom

Key Arguments

State Officials In Austin Discovered Dallas Clubs Dispensing Drinks, Cigars, And Allowing Pool And Billiards Such Activities Are Shocking And Unbelievable In Dallas San Antonio May Not Be The Only Wicked Place North Texas Reformers Should Employ Muckrakers Locally Instead Of Sending Them To San Antonio This Discovery Is A Sad Blow To Guv'nor Tom

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