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IN PRAISE OF SOBRIETY by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS

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First Line: LIPS THAT TOUCH LIQUOR MUST NEVER TOUCH MINE.' THAT'S CLEAR
Last Line: BUT, WITH A TIPSY LUNGE, HIT NOSE OR EAR
Subject(s): TEMPERANCE; PROHIBITION;
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