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Prohibition starts in America in 1920....
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Prohibition starts in America in 1920....

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CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, January 16, 1920.

* Prohibition starts in United States (eve)
* No more beer or liquor


The front page has a two column heading: "PROHIBITION, THE DREAM OF REFORMERS FOR A CENTURY, GOES IN EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the official start of prohibition in the United States.
Also a banner headline: "LEAGUE OF NATIONS FORMALLY OPENED TO-DAY" with subheads.
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Other news of the day. Complete, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, should be handled with care.
Category: The 20th Century
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