The American issue (Westerville, Ohio), February 18, 1920
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Title
The American issue (Westerville, Ohio), February 18, 1920
Subject
This image shows off America's tendency to brag about what it has done and to create its sphere of influence. This is America trying to prove that it is morally superior due to its achievements in abolishing alcohol. Alcohol is seen as a blight that must be cured, or it will fester. That is what the United States has done by banning alcohol, instantly cleansing its image and people.
Description
Uncle Sam showing off to other countries about Prohibition and how it’s benefiting the States. He even calls the United States "Dryola," the clean spot on the entire globe, since it doesn’t have the stain of alcohol within its borders.
Creator
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio)
Source
Library of Congress
Publisher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL
Date
February 18, 1920
Rights
Public Domain
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Front Comic
Identifier
Library of Congress Control Number: sn2008060406
Coverage
Prohibition
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Newspaper Front Page
Physical Dimensions
15.03 × 22.44 in
Files
Collection
Citation
The American Issue (Westerville, Ohio), “The American issue (Westerville, Ohio), February 18, 1920,” Visuals of Prohibition, accessed September 28, 2026, https://prohibition-visuals.leadr.site/items/show/40.