Uncle Sam Forbids Absinthe

Uncle Sam Forbids Absinthe The importation of absinthe into the United States and its sale in inter State commerce are prohibited after Oct 1 next by a pure food decision signed recently by Secretary Wilson It is generally recognized says the decision that this beverage is dangerous to health Members of the Pure Food Board express the opinion that the decision will virtually abolish the use of absinthe in the United States Belgium Switzerland and Holland have passed laws forbidding its manufacture sale and importation and the French Senate recently took similar action Absinthe also is condemned by the laws of Brazil The Yearbook of the United States Brewers' Association By United States Brewers' Association