The American Issue, August 1, 1913.
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Subject
The image shows the destruction caused by alcoholism by literally tearing apart a home and leaving a mother and children destitute. The newspaper aims to convince readers that alcohol is the root cause of broken families, even quoting a judge to support this claim.
The mother’s appearance speaks volumes she is worn down and haggard, she looks decades older from enduring her husband’s addiction. Every detail screams how alcoholism steals not just money, but years of life.
Description
A mother clutches her two children, staring at their ruined home. She looks ragged and worn down. Their gaze falls on a sign reading, "46% of wrecked homes coming to the attention of this court wrecked by DRINK - Judge Gemmel, Domestic Relations Court, Chicago."
At the bottom, the caption declares, "A NEW CITIZEN -- And the Liquor Interests Plea for Her Ballot."