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CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Does your husband object to dry Sundays? No, but I do
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CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Does your husband object to dry Sundays? No, but I do
CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895.
" Does your husband object to dry Sundays?" " No, but I do. He used to feel so dreadfully penitent Monday mornings that he d give me at least ten dollars as a sort of penance; but now he feels so good Monday mornings that he don t give me anything but a kiss." Cartoon, American, 1895
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1895 Alcohol Blue Laws Drinking Legal Political Porch Sunday Upper Class Visiting
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The caption for the print "CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895" could be: This amusing cartoon from 1895 humorously depicts the social impact of blue laws in America during that time. The image shows two well-dressed women sitting on a porch, engaged in conversation. The caption reads, "Does your husband object to dry Sundays?" to which one woman replies with a mischievous smile, "No, but I do". The dialogue reveals an interesting twist on the concept of blue laws, which were regulations prohibiting certain activities on Sundays. While traditionally seen as a way to promote religious observance and temperance by restricting alcohol consumption and other forms of entertainment on this day of rest, this cartoon suggests that not everyone was pleased with these restrictions. The woman explains how her husband used to feel so guilty after indulging in Sunday drinking that he would give her ten dollars as penance every Monday morning. However, since the implementation of these laws made him feel virtuous and content on Mondays instead of remorseful, all she receives now is a kiss. This lighthearted illustration provides insight into the attitudes towards blue laws at the turn of the century while also highlighting some unexpected consequences they may have had within households.
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