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The All So Simple Whisky Prescription Hoax
A satirical account portrays federal officer Tom Maloney and a mock process for securing liquor during illnesses. Steps include home remedies, multiple doctors, fingerprinting, a whisky questionnaire, congressional scrutiny, and a fictional druggist’s raid, mocking prohibition-era enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Tom Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Federal Prohibition
Pysicion
Senate
Washington
Congress
House
War Department
Post Office Department
Committee On Indian Affairs
Anti-saloon League