Beer Was Just the Prescription in the Battle of the Wets and Drys
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin › December 14, 2010
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Summary
It's no longer a surprise when a doctor writes a prescription for medical marijuana for a patient in pain.
More than a century ago in Pomona, it was also fairly common for doctors to provide prescriptions for another popular painkiller - beer.See the full content of this document
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Beer Was Just the Prescription in the Battle of the Wets and Drys
This curious role for a physician emerged during a chaotic time in Pomona's history when it was split between wets and drys - those for and against saloons.
In late 1901, two court trials were held over 50 bottles of beer ...See the full content of this document
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