Bootleggery

Bootleggery was common where he was from.

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And you knew also that he had been instrumental in securing a concession from one Rex Sheldon, who was connected with the Republican National Committee, didn't you, with reference to his activities in the bootleggery in New York?

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It questioned, "Is Havre getting the reputation of having bootleggery as its principal business?" It was, but the Plaindealer soon lost its county contract and ceased operation. The Havre Bunch probably didn't appreciate the publicity[…]

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He closed up his bootleggery and moved it to the middle of the block. A literal, simple soul that obeyed to the letter the slogan of the Anti-Saloon League. The passing of the corner saloon in New York has changed the whole face of[…]

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