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... never did I see one of them tipsy . But other temptations were held out , too powerful to resist . From the conversations they overheard , and from being frequently asked to give their opinion , they picked up a good deal of knowledge ...
... never did I see one of them tipsy . But other temptations were held out , too powerful to resist . From the conversations they overheard , and from being frequently asked to give their opinion , they picked up a good deal of knowledge ...
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... Never have I been more forcibly struck with this than after having skimmed through ( for I do not think that any one could read it ) a book by Mr. Kirwan , a barrister , professing to make everybody wise about eating and drinking ...
... Never have I been more forcibly struck with this than after having skimmed through ( for I do not think that any one could read it ) a book by Mr. Kirwan , a barrister , professing to make everybody wise about eating and drinking ...
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... 3 3 0 It is strange that the philanthropists who are so zealous in the cause of temperance , and so anxious to promote sobriety among the people , have never sought to further their laudable object in the only way that is possible.
... 3 3 0 It is strange that the philanthropists who are so zealous in the cause of temperance , and so anxious to promote sobriety among the people , have never sought to further their laudable object in the only way that is possible.
Page 62
... never hope to obtain a Maine Liquor Law ; they can never hope to make the great body of the lower classes , teetota- lers . The public - house will exist in spite of them . This being granted , it simply remains for the friends of the ...
... never hope to obtain a Maine Liquor Law ; they can never hope to make the great body of the lower classes , teetota- lers . The public - house will exist in spite of them . This being granted , it simply remains for the friends of the ...
Page 68
... done it pretty well already ; so has the king , I promise you ! I believe his majesty was never taken such good care of before ; we have kept his MARY , AND ROYAL AMUSEMENTS . 69 spirits up , 68 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
... done it pretty well already ; so has the king , I promise you ! I believe his majesty was never taken such good care of before ; we have kept his MARY , AND ROYAL AMUSEMENTS . 69 spirits up , 68 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
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Page 123 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 75 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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