Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1911 — GENERAL AND STATE NEWS [ARTICLE]

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports from Man j Parts of the Country SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Morocco Votes Dry By a Large Majority—Wets Tried to Have Liquid Refreshments but Drys Confiscate “Joy Water.”

.Morocco and Beaver township, Newton county, voted dry by a majority of 79. The majority was a surprise to both sides as each was claiming victory by 15 or 20 votes prior to the official count.

A wet -delegation loaded with Goodland booze were separated from their jugs, vials and flasks by force, i-t is said, and the drys proceeded to irrigate the surrounding territory. Prosecutions may follow. ,