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Prohibition Era Debated Amid Ten Year Shifts In Iowa
A lengthy letter outlines views on the Eighteenth Amendment ten years after ratification, noting substantial illegal liquor traffic and the challenge of enforcing prohibition. The author discusses societal impact, farming interests, and political figures in Iowa, including Governor Hammill and Senator Dieckman. The piece references local residents like Ethel Hedges and farmer Frank Fox, highlighting community sentiment and the ongoing national debate over alcohol legality.
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