! .The Island of Samoa is one of the dampest spots, as far as-liquor is concerned, under the America.n flag. Dr. S. M.. Lambert, New.York scientist, asserted .'. on his arrival at : San Francisco from Samoa,, where he spent eight weeks in research work for the Carnegie Foundation. "The natives confiscate tin cans, boilers, tubs, and .anything they can. lay their hands on to build their distilleries," Dr. Lambert said. "They make much and varied alcoholic beverages oufc of anything from fruits to; roots. They drank when liquor was to be purchased,, but since then they have been quick to_ J circumvent prohibition." ]_, .. .^L-.,
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 139, 14 June 1926, Page 10
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