Temperance commercial "traveling postcard" (remailer). Four
spaces for addresses. US, 1908.
Evils of the Liquor Traffic
[Black line drawing on red background of the "Beerwasher Brewery" and
distribution vehicles. Titled:]
"A small part of the crime factory of
Beerwasher the Brewer."
[Following text in red.]
If the money and efforts invested in
the liquor
traffic would be placed into
legitimate channels
there would be no need of poverty and
crime.
The Men employed in this degrading work
would enter honest professions and be
respected.
[Black line drawing on red background of town with fountains in the
center of a street and various store fronts with signs reading: "Dry
Goods, Notions, Meats, Bacon, Hats, Caps, Stove, Ranges,"
etc. Titled:]
"The Saloonkeeper would be more
respected by his fellowmen
if he entered an honest trade."
.......................................................... Address side
of card
...................................................................
[Spaces for four one cent stamps. Form for four names and addresses.]
If you are in sympathy with the cause
cross off your name and address; affix one cent stamp
and remail this card to some one whom it may benefit.
Unused post card, copyrighted
1908 by St. J. Morgan Chicago. "All
infringements will be vigorously prosecuted." Lines
preserved. Ebay lot 2261273036 closing on 8/10/04. Provided by Nancy M.
Tucker. Entered by DWV on 8/17/04.
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