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1930023675Washington D.C.: : U.S. Treasury Department Bureau of Prohibition 1930. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine. Initiated with the passage of the 1919 Volstead Act & enforced by the 18th Amendment in 1920 prohibition became the law of the land in the United States for over a decade. However public support of & compliance with the act were severely waning by the end of the 1920s. These booklets were two in a series of monographs issued by the Bureau of Prohibition within the U.S. Treasury Dept in 1930 an attempt to rally the citizenry & convince all those who "have at heart the interest of home family & community" the practical value of supporting the government in its efforts to ban the manufacture transport use & sale of alcoholic beverages. "Public Cooperation" focuses on the role of property owners & the railroad industry along with that of civil leaders insurance companies business owners & others. State Cooperation in the Enforcement of National Prohibition Laws." 70 pages 2-staple binding. Light khaki green wrappers lettered & ruled in black to front. Compares state & national prohibition efforts with lengthy sections on New England Pennsylvania & New York state & city with a review of relevant legislation & court cases. Public Cooperation in Prohibition Law Enforcement: Business Civic and Industrial Groups Aid in Promoting Better Observance and Enforcement of the Law.'' 64 pages 2-staple binding. Light blue wrappers lettered & ruled in black to front. Describes the involvement of the railroads realtors & property owners the chemical manufacturing industry civic leaders business owners & citizens. Despite actually having an impact & reducing American drinking the rise in organized crime linked to Prohibition led to its ultimate repeal nationally with the passage of the 21st amendment in 1933. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays Pacific time; later orders Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. <br/> <br/> : U.S. Treasury Department Bureau of Prohibition paperback
46558San Francisco. c. 1930s . White and off-white paper loose leaf black typed lettering now housed in a mylar sleeve. Both VG copies some age toning to leaves - especially the edges some creasing due to being folded overall all clean and bright. Two broadsides. Both leaves are 11" x 8-1/2" <br/><br/>These seem to being trying to rally the possibly tired workers. As the initial letter states " 'Hard Times' are an opportunity to show devotion." unknown books
40300North Manchester IN: Indiana Prohibition Committee n. d. 1st edition presumed. Ca. 1920 - 1933 date taken from OCLC. Tan printed paper wrappers stapled. Modest wear tanning/age-toning to wrappers & paper. A VG example. 16 pp. Sheet music printed throughout. 8-3/16" x 5-5/16" <br/><br/>"The liquor issue because of its moral social economic and industrial bearing on the public welfare concerns the interest of practically every citizen. By adding to this issue declarations on other important issues which the old parties have neglected the Prohibitionists have evolved a strong national platform of action which appeals to many patriotic voters. Cynics may say 'you cannot win' but the Gallup survey shows that there are 18000000 believeres sic in Prohibition in the United States. This means we have the numbers. What tremendous political power that represents. It should be harnessed to a political party and put to work to save our Democracy." 2 institutional holdings located on OCLC Drew University & the Clarke Historical Library. Rare in the trade. Indiana Prohibition Committee unknown books
198212420CBBasel, Sphinx-Verlag, 1982. gr.8°, 380 S. mit zahlreichen s/w-Abbildungen, farbig illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), Erstausgabe zwei zarte Längsfalten auf Buchrücken, sonst schönes, sauberes Exemplar für den anspruchsvollen Sammler (vo2gla)
195445970Boston: Allied Printing 1954. 1st Printing. Loose leaf printed to recto and verso black lettering now housed in a mylar sleeve. A VG copy some edges bumped clean and bright. 2 pp. unnumbered. One black and white photograph of the candidate for Governor. 9" x 4" <br/><br/>On the recto is a list of all candidates running for office under the Prohibition Party. On the verso is the "Principles and Platform". Allied Printing unknown books
1915101596Prohibition ephemera cardboard beer mug advertisement color on one side printed message on the reverse. Some aging and darkening; but in excellent shape overall.Sponsored by Steuben Taverns in New York City this cardboard beer mug urges people to write their Congressman and let him know "That You Want Beer." It suggests that beer can be taxed which is a good incentive. The ad mentions Ruppert's Beer on Draught and tells people to hang these mugs in their cars. It also lists the various Steuben Taverns in New York City. books
139645120X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1396451382.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
