19th-century newspapers that supported the Prohibition Party
19th-century newspapers that supported the Prohibition Party in the United States were published in many states. The Delaware, Ohio Signal, established in 1873, claimed to be the oldest distinct Prohibition Party paper in the world.[1]
History
[edit]It was difficult to draw the line between papers that advocated prohibition in a nonpartisan way, and those that advocated the Prohibition Party method. The former would include nearly all the religions papers, and many Republican and Democratic papers. This list draws the line distinctly on the support of the Prohibition Party. A few of the papers were merely local newspapers that did not devote much space to political discussion or news, but did favor the Prohibition Party when they did speak.[2][a]
List of newspapers
[edit]The list, substantially, was published in the Voice of June 30, 1892, with the request that any person noticing any errors or omissions communicate with the author. Several corrections and additions were received, and the information added. In three or four cases, papers were referred to as omitted, without any information as to price, circulation, etc. in such cases, if the paper was not in any of the newspaper annuals, it was omitted, there not being time for correspondence. No Prohibition Party paper of any considerable prominence was omitted from the list.—[2][b]
California
[edit]- Voice, Los Angeles, California
- Redlands Daily Facts, Redlands, California
- The Pacific Ensign, San Francisco, California
- Prohibitionist, San Jose, California
Colorado
[edit]Connecticut
[edit]- New England Home, Hartford, Connecticut
- Review, Groton, Connecticut
- Banner, Highland Park, Connecticut
Florida
[edit]- Mid-Florida Herald, Midland, Florida
Georgia
[edit]- Southern Star, Atlanta, Georgia
- Southern Agent (m.), Atlanta, Georgia
- Times, Demorest, Georgia
Illinois
[edit]- Lancet, Bloomington, Illinois
- Advance, Bunker Hill, Illinois
- Lever, Chicago, Illinois
- The Union Signal, Chicago, Illinois
- State Sentinel, Decatur, Illinois
- Friend of Home, Effingham, Illinois
- Patrol, Geneva, Illinois
- News, Joliet, Illinois
- Truth, Monmouth, Illinois
- Spectator, Oquawka, Illinois
- Patriot, Quincy, Illinois
- Monitor, Rockford, Illinois
- Best Words, Shelbyville, Illinois
- Liberator, Springfield, Illinois
- Journal, Vienna, Illinois
Indiana
[edit]- Crystallizer, Goshen, Indiana
- Phalanx, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Organizer, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Standard, Leesburg, Indiana
- Times, Logansport, Indiana
- Home (m.), New Albany, Indiana
- Prohihition Era, Princeton, Indiana
- Enterprise, Richmond, Indiana
Iowa
[edit]- News (d). Des Moines, Iowa
- News (w'kly), Des Moines, Iowa
- Prohihitionist, Des Moines, Iowa
- Advance (m.), Mount Ayr, Iowa
- Champion of Progress, Sioux City, Iowa
- Voter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Kansas
[edit]- Lever, Ottawa, Kansas
- Star, Richfield, Kansas
Kentucky
[edit]- Worker, Lexington, Kentucky
- Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
- Kentucky Methodist, Louisville, Kentucky
Maine
[edit]- Herald, Portland, Maine
- Sun, Portland, Me
Maryland
[edit]Massachusetts
[edit]- Campaign (m.), Lowell, Massachusetts
Michigan
[edit]- Messenger, Adrian, Michigan
- Argus, Edwardsburg, Michigan
- Saturday Night, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Minnesota
[edit]- Svenska Americanska Posten, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Leader, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mississippi
[edit]- Leader, Jackson, Mississippi
Montana
[edit]- New Issue, Bozeman, Montana
Nebraska
[edit]- Herald, Chester, Nebraska
- New Republic, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Looking Glass, Montrose, Nebraska
- Tribune, Neligh, Nebraska
- Guide, Superior, Nebraska
- Courier, Central City, Nebraska
New Hampshire
[edit]- Narrative (m.), Claremont, New Hampshire
New Jersey
[edit]- Temperance Gazette, Camden, New Jersey
- Visitor, Flemington, New Jersey
- Journal, Dover, New Jersey
- Signal (f.), Sparta, New Jersey
- Outlook, Vineland, New Jersey
- Live Issues, Newark, New Jersey
New York
[edit]- Home Advocate, Dundee, New York
- Star, Machias, New York
- Parmer Pioneer, New York City, New York
- Voiced, New York, New York
- Witness, New York, New York
- Advance, Sherman, New York
- Delaware Standard, Walton, New York
- Advocate, Watertown, New York
- Times, Canisteo, New York
- Post, Belmont, New York
- People's Record, Newburgh, New York
- News and Banner, Rome, New York
North Carolina
[edit]- Living Issue, High Point, North Carolina
- Times, Reidsville, North Carolina
North Dakota
[edit]- Normanden, Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Dakotan (m.), Jamestown, North Dakota
- Benson County News, Leeds, North Dakota
Ohio
[edit]- Flamheau, Cadiz, Ohio
- Liherator, Dayton, Ohio
- Transcript, Greenville, Ohio
- Vigilant, London, Ohio
- Beacon, Springfield, Ohio
- New Era, Springfield, Ohio
- Sentinel, Toledo, Ohio
- Herald, Wooster, Ohio
- Sun, Ashland, Ohio
Pennsylvania
[edit]- Times, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
- Keystone, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- People, Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Watchfire, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Sunbeam (m.), Milton, Pennsylvania
- Prohihitionist (f), Chester, Pennsylvania
- Archive, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Prohibitionist, Letity, Pennsylvania
- Griffin's Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Educator, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- National Issue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Index, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
[edit]- Citizen, Providence, Rhode Island
- Tribune (d.), Westerly, Rhode Island
South Carolina
[edit]- Public Opinion, Chester, South Carolina
South Dakota
[edit]- Beacon, Plankinton, South Dakota
Tennessee
[edit]- Advance (d.), Harriman, Tennessee
- Advance (w.), Harriman, Tennessee
- Issue, Nashville, Tennessee
Texas
[edit]Vermont
[edit]- Herald (m), Montpelier, Vermont
- Anti-Liquor, Danville, Vermont
Washington
[edit]- Issue, Seattle, Washington
West Virginia
[edit]- Quest, Wheeling, West Virginia
Wisconsin
[edit]- Eye and Star, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
- Reform, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Blade, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
- Wave, Independence, Wisconsin
- Northwestern Mail, Madison, Wisconsin
- Herald, Menominee, Wisconsin
- Voice, New Richmond, Wisconsin
- Signal, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Enterprise, Palmyra, Wisconsin
- Campaigner, Madison, Wisconsin
Notes
[edit]- ^ According to Copleland (1892), in each case, the publisher of the paper was written to and asked to give the information desired. In most cases the publisher replied, and his statement was used. In cases where the publisher failed to reply, reference was made to N. W. Ayer's Newspaper Annual for 1891, and the statistics taken from that source.[2]
- ^ m. Monthly, d. Daily, f. Fortnightly. Where no letter is used it will be understood that the paper is weekly.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Jutkins, Andrew J. (1885). Hand-book of Prohibition: 1885. Lever print. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d Copeland, Wilbur F. (1892). "Newspapers that Support the Prohibition Party.". Handbook of Prohibition Facts. Funk. pp. 99–101. Retrieved 12 November 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
