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bobbieinok

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8. Until 86, liquor only sold in IA In state-owned stores. A major source of $$for state govt

Reply to progressoid (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2020, 01:09 PM

Jul 2020

When we moved there in 68, you waited in line at the counter to place your order. You couldn't browse. Just buy what you could see from waiting at the counter. Or read up on wine, whiskey, etc brands. Ask at counter if the store carried it.

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