During the early 1910s in the United States, saloons were often associated with a range of social issues, which ultimately fueled the temperance movement and led to the nationwide prohibition of alcohol. Author Kenneth D. Rose, in his book "American Women and the Repeal of Prohibition," describes the negative aspects of saloons, stating, "Saloons were notorious for their rowdiness, gambling, prostitution, and other immoral activities that many reformers believed undermined family values and contributed to the social ills of the time." The prevalence of these vices in saloons became a rallying point for temperance advocates.

Another prominent author, Daniel Okrent, in his book "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition," further explores the connection between saloons and the prohibition movement. He writes, "For many Americans, the saloon was a social center, a poor man's club, where they could find solace, companionship, and camaraderie...But temperance advocates saw the saloon as a breeding ground for drunkenness, crime, and moral decay, and they pushed for measures to eradicate this 'evil' from society." The negative image of saloons portrayed by reformers played a significant role in shaping public opinion and garnering support for the prohibition movement.

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