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Item # 710014
April 04, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1929

* Wisconsin votes to repeal prohibition early
* Severson Act - enforcement bill repealed
* Public liquor - beer consumption allowed


The front page has a five column heading: "Wisconsin Votes Turns Prohibition Tide" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2. Lengthy text. This was 4 years prior to the end of prohibition nationally.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

source: Wisconsin Historical Society: In 1929, voters repealed Wisconsin's prohibition enforcement law, the Severson Act. Pledging loyalty to the "will of the people" as expressed in these referendums on alcohol, Wisconsin Senator John J. Blaine proposed a constitutional amendment for the repeal of prohibition.