Prohibition Etiquette Humor

From 1920 through 1933, there was a period of “Prohibition” in the United States. During this period, the production, the sale or transportation and even the import of alcohol was banned. There were a few loopholes in the law, but the illegal production and sale of alcohol became a way of making many “bootleggers” wealthy and was at the same time highly competitive and dangerous.

Don’ts for Today

“Books of etiquette, like other works of reference, must be kept up-to-date,” said “Boss” Murphy at a New York luncheon.

“Our 1921 books of etiquette, for example, should have several up-to-date items such as:

• “Don't lick the pieces at launchings.”

• “Don't, when a hooch sleuth comes to search your house, produce a pint of the real stuff – produce a quart.” — Chico Record, 1921

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