Long before prohibition was an issue, however, the leaders of the Church had taught the importance of refraining from substances that weaken an individual physically and spiritually. In March 1903 it was decided at a general priesthood meeting in Morgan that none would be allowed to administer the sacrament unless they were keeping the Word ofWisdom. Bishops were instructed to see that this policy was carried out in their respective wards.36 A year later Elder George A Smith stressed the importance of the Word of Wisdom at a stake conference in Morgan by stating: "We want you men to keep the word of wisdom, if you do not you will be removed from your position. Take Moses Thatcher's condition, he did not keep the word of wisdom, he used tobacco and many other little things that were forbidden and he fell from his position . . . .And! say unto you in the name of Israel's God if you are using tobacco and you do not quit it you will be removed."37 Elder Seymour B. Young commented when he visited the Saints in Morgan that "tobacco isan Indian weed. The devil sowed the seed. It scents your clothes and makes a chimney of your nose."38 At a stake priesthood meeting held 10 October 1908 Bishop Albert D. Dickson39 explained that at one time he had attended a conference held in the Old Bowery on Temple Square where he listened to Heber C. Kimball and Brigham Young. At the time Heber was speaking the wind was raging. When he rebuked it there was an instant calmness. President Young then spoke on the Word ofWisdom, asking all to live it. Bishop Dickson testified that he had been obedient to the counsel of President Young and had received many blessings for living the Lord's law of health. In September 1909 Elder George F. Richards exhorted the Saints in Morgan to become involved in the prohibition movement. He explained this could be accomplished in part by electing men to city, county, and state offices "who are men of integrity and will carry out the desires of the people." He then asked the stake presidency to interview their stake officers and make sure they were converted to the principles of the Word ofWisdom. Likewise bishops were asked to interview their ward officers. Ward teachers were also asked to interview their individual families and teach them the importance of the Word ofWisdom.40 In 1917 the Utah legislature approved prohibition for the state. The Saints in Morgan County strongly supported this amendment with Morgan being the first county in the state to "go dry" after the prohibition amendment was adopted.41 In 1920 the eighteenth amendment to the United States Constitution made prohibition a law nationwide. Priesthood Responsibilities At a general priesthood meeting 30 March 1901 the stake presidency established the following meeting schedule for the stake: "Monday evening. . . for the holding of Bishops Council meetings, Tuesday evenings young men and young ladies will hold their meetings, Wednesday evening choir practice, Thursday evening all will remain at home teaching their 101