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Prohibition As a native born citizen of the U.S. now approaching the 75th anniversary of my birth I think I can say without boasting that from experience I am as well qualified to judge of the probable results of prohibition as any member of this Club. First I was born in the State of Maine four years before the "Maine Law" prohibiting the sale of alcoholics was passed. Thirty-eight years, or a little over half of my life was spent in that state. I lived at times in the country, in the small and larger villages and in the cities, and thus had an opportunity of studying the working of prohibition under all conditions. Secondly I am a total abstainer and have been all my life. So the rigid enforcement of the law would in no way effect my personal habits. Thirdly I thoroughly believe the consumption of alcohol, even if in moderation, is injurious or at least wholly unnecessary word completed on next page