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Word: maltman (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Maltman Grein in Chicago, when he heard of the Supreme Court ruling, boasted: "We've just had one of the busiest days in years. Reports indicate a thriving business...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Bottles & Barrels | 5/19/1930 | See Source »

...days later eight U. S. agents walked politely into the Grein shop, locked the doors, read a warrant charging violation of the Dry law by the sale of home brewing supplies. Grein's stock was carted off to the Federal Building to await condemnation and forfeiture. Mournfully, Maltman Grein declared: "They always pick on me when there's a new deal in Prohibition. Have a shot of sauerkraut juice...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Bottles & Barrels | 5/19/1930 | See Source »

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