Western Goldfield Nevada Cat House Brothel Token

TOKEN, a 1 1/2 inch round token. The token is brass with an antiqued finish and one side has  "Hap's Bath House Goldfield, Nev." and "Good for 1 Screw Bath Beans" in engraved lettering. The other side has "Good for All Night". A number of police officials enjoyed the side benefits of “hush” money from the girls with the promise their establishments wouldn’t be raided as often. On the legal side, simply fining women of the evening on a weekly or monthly basis accomplished two tasks. The prostitution industry could remain intact for those who used it for political and social gain (not to mentioned entertainment), while the monetary punishment meted out continued to boost the economy of any given city, town or camp.