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Vanilla Smell Triggers Nostalgia Of Prohibition Era Habits
Bill Hall reflects on a childhood memory of a family grocery that sold vanilla by the case to a drinker using vanilla as a substitute for alcohol. The piece links lingering habits from Prohibition to present day, comparing vanilla’s aroma to comfort memories and noting the author’s affinity for vanilla-scented spaces. The column ties personal history to broader cultural echoes and ends with contact details for the Lewiston Tribune writer.
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Mom and Pop
Grandma
Bill Hall
Lewiston
Idaho