Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 265, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1913 — Limited Temperance. [ARTICLE]

Limited Temperance.

The first temperance society was formed in New Bngland and Its pledge read: "We, the undersigned, believing * in the evil effect of strong drink, do hereby pledge ourselves on our sacred honor that we will not get drunk more than four times a year—Muster day. Fourth of July. Thanksgiving and Christmas."