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Editorial
February 2, 1919
Tombstone Epitaph
Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Editorial from Nogales Herald discusses the impending national prohibition of alcohol, noting Arizona's long dry status and public adaptation, predicting similar nationwide adjustment, while anticipating booming business along the US-Mexico border.
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SENDING THE UNITED STATES DRY
The actions of the legislatures of the country, which decided Thursday that the United States would become dry within the year, and that no more alcoholic beverages would be produced, sold, imported or exported in the United States, will mean little or nothing to Arizona. Arizona has been dry for a long time, and during that time, many men who thought they could not get along without booze, have been total abstainers, and some of them have become rabid prohibitionists. The people have learned they are just as well off without the liquor, and it is very probable that all over the United States the people will become like the people of this state, do without it. But, business will sure be booming along the Mexican-United States frontier.—Nogales Herald.
The actions of the legislatures of the country, which decided Thursday that the United States would become dry within the year, and that no more alcoholic beverages would be produced, sold, imported or exported in the United States, will mean little or nothing to Arizona. Arizona has been dry for a long time, and during that time, many men who thought they could not get along without booze, have been total abstainers, and some of them have become rabid prohibitionists. The people have learned they are just as well off without the liquor, and it is very probable that all over the United States the people will become like the people of this state, do without it. But, business will sure be booming along the Mexican-United States frontier.—Nogales Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Temperance
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition
Dry States
Arizona
Alcohol Ban
Mexican Border
Abstainers
What entities or persons were involved?
Arizona
United States Legislatures
Nogales Herald
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
National Prohibition And Arizona's Experience
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Prohibition With Observation Of Border Impacts
Key Figures
Arizona
United States Legislatures
Nogales Herald
Key Arguments
Arizona Has Been Dry For A Long Time
Many Former Drinkers Became Abstainers And Prohibitionists
People Are Better Off Without Liquor
Nationwide Adaptation To Dryness Is Probable
Business Will Boom Along The Mexican United States Frontier