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Prohibition debate in the Iowa Senate over liquor law reform
Senators debate a prohibitory liquor law as a measure for Iowa. Campbell urges state wide action while Claussen argues against the 1855 prohibition, citing Massachusetts failure and Governor Andrew's critique. The discussion covers moral, practical, and constitutional concerns and references party lines and proposed amendments.
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