The American Issue, March 5, 1915
Dublin Core
Title
The American Issue, March 5, 1915
Subject
This comic clearly portrays the problem of spending money on alcohol instead of providing for one's family. The pointed caption makes readers question the father's morals. Why is he buying drinks for the saloon when his baby needs new shoes? Prohibitionists aim to emphasize how alcohol destroys families.
Description
A man stands in a saloon surrounded by other men as he offers to buy a round for everyone. He cheerfully spends his money while the caption above reads: "Another Pair of Baby Shoes!" Clearly mocking him for choosing drinks over his family's needs.
Creator
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio)
Source
Library of Congress
Publisher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL
Date
March 5, 1915
Rights
Public Domain
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Image with Text
Identifier
Library of Congress Control Number: sn2008060406
Coverage
Prohibition
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Newspaper Comic
Physical Dimensions
8.69 × 12.67 in
Files
Collection
Citation
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio), “The American Issue, March 5, 1915,” Visuals of Prohibition, accessed September 28, 2026, https://prohibition-visuals.leadr.site/items/show/37.