Tag Archives: Prohibiton

live from dry square

Not exactly lively, not exactly dry The 18th amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all the territory … Continue reading

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stills in the hills

I’m still gazing at the New York picture papers from 100 years ago, especially trying to keep alert for anything that might relate to the American Civil War. Recently I noticed a thumbnail that looked like an old cabin. Could … Continue reading

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