Articles and Amendments

Suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops – Temperance was a major issue during the 1850s in Rhode Island. During this period the Legislature voted on various acts and allowed citizens to vote on the sale and consumption of alcohol. This pro temperance ticket is from 1854. It has the word “No” printed on the reverse and favored the continuance of an act suppressing drinking houses and tippling shops. 6.7 cm X 10.4 cm