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Defends Dry Town in Ashland Against Drunkenness Claims
L. H. Lee writes from Central Point Oregon rebutting a Baker City article alleging high drunkenness in Ashland. He asserts Ashland is dry, well policed, and attracts a moral, well-to-do class. he reports no intoxicated street behavior after nine days observing Ashland and surrounding towns, while noting Medford shows far more drunken activity. Roosevelt's advert follows.
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