If the American prohibition didn't begin until 1920, why does this NY TIMES article from 1914 mention it?

by fuckinlovecats

Here is the article in question. The description is in the article's subtitle. I haven't been able to find any information concerning alcohol prohibition in 1914 so I'm curious to why it's mentioned here.

76vibrochamp

The three states mentioned in the article (Mississippi, Tennessee, and North Carolina) had statewide prohibition laws passed in the first decade of the 20th century.