Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1906 — THE WAY IT WORKS AT BROOK. [ARTICLE]

THE WAY IT WORKS AT BROOK.

Brook Reporter: Town after town, and we might add, county after county, has taken the fever and “gone dry.” The latest member to the bunch is the city of Monticello. Last week the remonstrance carried by a majority of over 50, and for the next two years the inhabitants of that burg will have to climb on the water wagon and take their drinks at the soda counter. It is only a question of a few years until all of the towns will see the advantages of the “dry” system and adopt it. Already the effects have been most noteworthy in our town and many people that three months ago were bitterly against the remonstrance methods are now among the most ardent supporters of all moves for the complete cleaning out of the liquor business. They, as well as all the people of our community, recognize the good that has been done by closing the saloons. Nor is that all, Only a few days ago a gentleman came into the office, who, not long ago was noted for his tippling habitr, and made the plain statement that “as long as the saloons were in town he could not save a cent for his family beyond the actual living expenses but since they are gone he can provide for his family with the utmost ease and still have more ready money in his pocket than at any time in the last fifteen years, and pay cash for what begets besides.” And he is only one of more that can tell the same story. It will be a long day before Brook has another saloon. For rent, a good five room house on river street. Large garden and plenty of fruit.

J. E. BISLOSKY.