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The Meaning of Strong Drink

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 11, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 43.

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The Meaning of Strong Drink

An excellent authority says wines, ales, and beer should be spelled, whines, ails, and bier. There is no reason to doubt the accuracy of this. The same friend reminds me that gin means a snare. The whole matter is referred to those who know most about it.—Sel.