Word: beers
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...selling liquor to men over twenty-one, and since the liquor bill contains a provision prohibiting sale of liquor to anyone under this age, I see no reason why the tavern should be kept from Harvard Square. However, I do not believe that any system permitting the sale of beer to persons over eighteen and other liquors to those over twenty-one would be advisable. It is too complicated, and would put a double burden on the store or tavern keeper...
...great nations in Europe. This is primarily traceable to a habit of living which treats drink, not as an independent and serious enterprise, but as a minor adjunct to the pleasures of the table. Hard liquor has not become popular for a very obvious reason; beer and wine are just as natural, and sane, and agreeable with a dinner as a strong drink such as whiskey is the reverse of all of these things...
Those fond of old songs and customs have one last hope for a revival of the old days, i.e., the return of beer and ale which may engender a new congeniality unknown to our generation. Our over-sophisticated "veneer" may be washed away by libations of "brown October ale," and the imbibition of the cup that cheers. Bring on "Handsome Dan," turtle-neck Y-sweaters, peg top trousers, bicycles, mustaches, and "Bright College Years" once more. The Yale News...
...behind two segments of the Prohibition wall which he wished to see left standing. He was determined that the saloon should not return, and ready to use an NRA liquor code if necessary to prevent it. He was anxious to turn U. S. drinkers from hard liquor to wine & beer, and ready to use taxes...
Policeman Mulrooney's "model" code: Bars. Wine and hard liquor may be served only at tables in restaurants. Since last April, beer has been served at bars in restaurants (reason: so that poor men need not tip waiters) and still may be. But if acustomer wants another kind of drink he must sit down. He does not have to order food, but the restaurant, hotel or club has to satisfy the liquor board that its primary business is not selling drinks...