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...most interesting out-of-class activities is the distilling of an occasional bottle of "mountain dew," the proof of which he scientifically measures on a chart of specific gravities. Then, by a slightly less scientivc, but equally effective, method he correlates the specific gravity to the proper proof. His own favorite is specific gravity .932 (102 proof), although occasionally a .930-specific-gravity (104 proof) batch will be accepted...

Author: By Kenneth Auchincloss and Frederick W. Byron jr., S | Title: Marlboro College Prepares to Expand | 10/10/1957 | See Source »

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