The Democratic party of Florida has put a temperance plank in its platform and the Republican party of every state would nail that plank in their platform if they thought it would carry the election.

Sunday ignored the advice. As a product of a childhood that could well be described as a series of losses he was extremely dependent on his wife's love and encouragement. The bungalow furniBilly Sundayd in the popular Arts and Crafts style had two porches and a terraced garden but only nine rooms 2500 square feet (230 m2) of living space and no garage.

William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (November 19 1862 – November 6 1935) was an American athlete who after being a popular outfielder in baseball's National League during the 1880s became the most celebrated and influential American evangelist during the first two decades of the 20th century. Sunday was a strong supporter of Prohibition and his preaching likely played a significant role in the adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1919. He was sincerely devoted to his wife who also managed his campaigns but his three sons disappointed him.