Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-10-25
CCIrs8 Heuct.
The Maine Prohibitory Law.

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against c-lf-se II enforced. every intel
l5gent. IaH-s5:t.ug citizen would op-n
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folly Of the question. No rebe! against
good g04e-Hrleut. no .ai.-h--d -eez-ag
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Even the Wretcbedne-s and wicked1ess
and venal:ty Of earth cry out. Enforce
them Enforce them: Without such
I.y.ng .aas government would be a
rnoekery. -ociety shapeIess> inca herent
rra-s. and earth the scene q perpetual
conflict.
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against the liquor traffic be enforced"
multitude q answers voice themselves.
CIon thi- question there i no unaR-
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the black ga Of .ntenpera harmed
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