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+-FEDERAL PROHIBITIONENFORCEMENT IS BEGANIN IOWA BY MALONEYProhibition enforcement has been begun in Town, it is alleged. Thos, Maloney, dry commissioner for this state, has sent federal slueths in all directions to watch that no one trades in alcohol as a drink.Common sense will govern our activities,’ 'Mr. Maloney is quoted. We are not going to invade the homes of law abiding citizens, and neither do wo expect to supersedestate and ' local officials in their fight against the illegal manufacture and sale of liquors. We shall work in co-operation with the state department of justice, the governor, the sheriffs and county attorneys and the police.Mr. Maloney’s headquarters are in Council Bluffs. He will issue permits for the manufacture and sale of alcohol for legitimate purposes, Physicians may still prescribe liquor, but sueh prescriptions are safeguarded against use of drunks.”Violators of the federal regulations will be arrested and arraigned be-fore a fbderal commissioner and.Held to a •federal era.nd liirv.
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Spencer Reporter
Spencer, Iowa, US
Wed, Jan 21, 1920
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