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Word: purlicus (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1933-1933
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Cambridge last night maintained its long-standing drought; although alcohol was being consumed within the law in Boston and in large sections of the remainder of the nation, the only wassail within the sacred purlicus of Cambridge was either extra-legal or imported individually. Furthermore, there is no prospect of any spirituous relief until December 19; on this date, the Cambridge City Council voted at a meeting last night, the polls will be open to the public from ten until eight o'clock for a special vote on the liquor question. The ballot which will be presented to the people...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Merry Repeal Night Sees Boston Well Submerged in First of Legal Liquor | 12/6/1933 | See Source »

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