Prohibition Collection (page 5)

Notice published by London Licensed Victuallers, WW1
Prohibition of Treating (ie buying a drink for another person). Notice published by London Licensed Victuallers, 11 October 1915

Prohibition Stunt
During the Prohibition era in the U.S.A. drinkers had to go to great lengths to think of new and ingenious ways and places to hide their booze! Date: 1930s

Hiding Prohibition Booze
A young woman up a step ladder demonstrates the enormous lengths people went to to hide their bootleg booze during the Prohibition in the U.S.A.! Date: early 1930s

GARTER FLASK, 1926. A young woman wearing a hidden flask in her garter in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1926

COW SHOES, 1924. Cow shoes, which leave hoof-shaped prints, are worn by moonshiners to avoid detection by Prohibition agents. Photograph, 1924

MOONSHINE, c1925. Two men posing with a whiskey still during Prohibition in the United States. Photograph, c1925

ILLINOIS: GANG, c1927. A portrait on a postcard of Birger and His Boys, an American gang lead by Charlie Birger that operated in southern Illinois. Photographed by Mitchell, c1927

MOONSHINE, 1920s. Barrels of moonshine whiskey inside a warehouse during Prohibition in America, 1920s

MOONSHINE, 1920s. Two men standing with a small distillery and a bottle of moonshine, during Prohibition in America, 1920s

BOOTLEG LIQUOR, 1920s. Men standing in a warehouse filled with cases of confiscated moonshine, during Prohibition in America, 1920s

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Group of policemen posed with cases of moonshine in Washington, D.C. 23 September 1923

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition, 1920s

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Men pouring bootleg whiskey into a sewer during Prohibition in America, 1920s

PROHIBITION, 1920s. A man cutting up confiscated bootleg liquor kegs and fashioning dishes from them, during Prohibition in America, 1920s

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Group of men destroying bootleg liquor and beer during Prohibition in America. Photograph, 20 November 1923

PROHIBITION HEARING, 1926. Group of women Prohibition advocates at the New Jersey State Capitol, before a hearing, 12 April 1926

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid of Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 25 April 1923

PROHIBITION, 1920s. The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition, 1920s

INDIAN AFFAIRS MEETING, 1937. A meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss a proposed prohibition law in Alaska, 2 February 1937

ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE, 1924. A delegation from the Anti-Saloon League meeting with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House in Washington, D.C. 16 January 1924

DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Death. Illustration by John Held, Jr

JOHNNY TORRIO (1882-1957). Chicago gangster during Prohibition; photographed in 1925

DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Wife. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

MABEL WALKER WILLEBRANDT (1889-1963). U. S. Assistant Attorney General during Prohibition
MABEL WALKER WILLEBRANDT (1889-1963). U.S. Assistant Attorney General during Prohibition. Photograph, 1920s

PROHIBITION, 1922. A dog trained to detect liquor sniffs at a flask in the back pocket of a man fishing on a pier on the Potomac River, during Prohibition, 1920s

PROHIBITION, 1925. Two Navy nurses on trial by a General Navy Court for smuggling liquor into the U.S. Photographed with their two attorneys at the Washington Navy Yard, 17 June 1925

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The Prohibition of Coolie Traffic by the Portuguese Government, American Clippers Used to Convey Coolies Lying Idle in Macao Roads

The Excisemen Outwitted (colour engraving)
XCF285130 The Excisemen Outwitted (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid of Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 25 April 1923

Two signs Baden verboten and Privatgrundstueck, Betreten verboten, German for Bathing prohibited and Private property, keep off, prohibition signs on the beach, wire mesh fence

Sign, No dogs, in Ostend beach, Belgium, Europe

Brickwork, wall, with a no stopping sign, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Prohibition sign no to dog waste on lawns

Yellow buoy in the harbour basin of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

No Dogs Allowed, French sign, Capuchin Monastery of L Annonciade, Provence-Alpes-Cote d?Azur, France

Sign Plakatieren verboten, German for no flyposting with barbed wire

Prohibition sign for use of the mountain trail with unsuitable footwear on Schilthorn Mountain, Muerren, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

Prohibition sign, no dogs

Prohibition sign keep off construction site, construction of a modern cow shed, Bavaria, Germany

No entry road sign, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

CANADA: PROHIBITION, 1920. A bootleg liqour raid in Elk Lake, Ontario, Canada, 1921

LOG CABIN, c1909. The home of a moonshine maker in rural America. Photograph, c1909

PROHIBITION, 1922. A police officer standing beside a wrecked car and cases of moonshine, 16 November 1922

PROHIBITION, 1910s. Destroying native Mexican whiskey at the Pearson Company headquarters in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1910-1915

PROHIBITION, 1922. Officers of the Internal Revenue Service with a confiscated distillery and bottles of liquor, in Washington, D.C. 11 November 1922

WHISKEY TESTING, 1920. A chemist of the Internal Revenue Service, using a pipette to draw a quantity of bootleg whiskey to analyze. Photograph 14 January 1920

PROHIBITION, 1919. Uncle Sam Will Enforce Prohibition. Buy Now! Advertisement for a wine and liquor importer in the New York Times, 4 May 1919

WCTU Marchers
circa 1909: Members of the Womens Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) who marched on Washington DC to present a petition supporting prohibition. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Prohibition: A Sobering Era of Crayfish and Controversy" In the early 20th century, a wave of temperance swept across America, giving rise to one of the most notorious periods in history - Prohibition. As we delve into this captivating era, we discover intriguing hints that shed light on its impact. No. Crayfish require these drinks. This peculiar proclamation reminds us that even crustaceans were not spared from the consequences of Prohibition. The ban on alcohol left no stone unturned, affecting every aspect of society. A Swedish anti-Prohibition poster from 1922 captures the sentiment against this movement. It serves as a powerful reminder that opposition to Prohibition was not limited to American shores but resonated globally. Revenue agents with confiscated bootleg liquor at Washington, D. C. , in October 1922 provide a glimpse into the cat-and-mouse game between authorities and those determined to keep spirits flowing during this dry period. These agents fought tirelessly to enforce an unpopular law while facing ingenious methods employed by bootleggers. The image of a Prohibition Ball in 1918 transports us back to an era where clandestine gatherings became symbols of rebellion against restrictive laws. Dancing feet moved rhythmically amidst secret whispers and hidden flasks, defying societal norms. But amidst all the revelry and defiance lies another side – "Is that You, Daddy?" An American cartoon published by the Anti-Saloon League around 1917 highlights children as innocent victims caught in the crossfire of alcohol abuse. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every bottle there are real lives affected. Fast forward to Greenwich Village after repeal; it's evident how lifting Prohibition brought about profound changes. A scene at a bar showcases jubilant faces raising glasses once again legally – celebrating newfound freedom after years spent thirsting for liberation from prohibitionist policies.