Prohibition protest rally on steps of Detroit City Hall
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View of men protesting Prohibition on rally on steps of Detroit City Hall. Fay Romig, in foreground, leads cow draped with banner reading: "I can't give milk, the dry move stole my food." Several men carry signs reading: "I am John Q. Public, the dry move raised my taxes and stole my beer," "I am a veteran and a bartender, the dry move stole my job," and "I am a musician, the dry move took the music out of my home." Men carry banner reading: "Join the protest rally against prohibition at Olympia, Mon. May [rest obscured]." Label on back: "A Prohibition protest was staged Friday at Cadillac Square and climaxed at the City Hall in circus-like fashion. As pictured above, the demonstration was in the form of seeking support in rallying forces against prohibition. Fay Romig, of Birmingham, Mich., leads 'Bessie.' Free Press photo."
