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Rum road to Spokane : a story of prohibition
by Edmund Fahey ; introduction by William B. Evans ; illustrations by Thomas Bryan
"Butch" Farley's relates his Canadian rum running days during the "Golden Age of Rumrunning" in Spokane in the 1920's before gangsters and organized crime and moonshine were involved.
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Rumrunner's Paradise: Spokane During Prohibition
Narrator: Russ Castle. New Year's Eve, 1915, was a celebration like no other in Washington State history. This would be the "last call" before prohibition was enacted in Washington, four years before national prohibition. At the stroke of midnight, every saloon in the state would be out of business; and millions of dollars of revenue from the liquor industry would cease to exsist. This is the untold story of a rough-and-tumble era in the life of a raw and still coming-of-age Spokane. DVD. Closed-captioned.
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The ghosts of Eden Park : the bootleg king, the women who pursued him, and the murder that shocked jazz- age America
by Karen Abbott
"The epic true crime story of bootlegger George Remus and the murder that shocked the nation. The press calls him "King of the Bootleggers," writing breathless stories about the Gatsby-esqueevents he and his glamorous second wife, Imogene, host at their Cincinnati mansion, with party favors ranging from diamond jewelry for the men to brand-new Pontiacs for the women. By the summer of 1921, Remus owns 35 percent of all the liquor in the United States. Pioneering prosecutor Mabel Walker Willebrandt is determined to bring him down. Willebrandt's bosses at the U.S. Attorney's office hired her right out of law school, assuming she'd pose no real threat to the cozy relationship they maintain with Remus. Eager to prove them wrong, she dispatches her best investigator, Franklin Dodge, to look into his empire. It's a decision with deadly consequences: with Remus behind bars, Franklin and Imogene begin an affair and plot to ruin him, sparking a bitter feud that soon reaches the highest levels of government--and that can only end in murder.
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Liberated spirits : two women who battled over Prohibition
by Hugh Ambrose
Examines the links between the 18th and 19th Amendments that led to their passages in the same year, sharing insights into the roles of women contributors, including Mabel Willebrandt and Pauline Sabin, in the campaigns to pass and repeal Prohibition
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Zero proof : 90 non-alcoholic recipes for mindful drinking
by Elva Ramirez
90 no-alcohol cocktail recipes from top bartenders across the country. As consumers become more mindful and re-examine their relationship to alcohol, the no-proof movement is gaining more and more prominence. Ramirez provides lush and sophisticated recipes for vibrant no-proof drinks from around the world.
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Join Roxanne and Mikayla as they discuss Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. This popular mystery novel has entertained readers for over 80 years and it shows; for once, the librarians have very little to bicker about! In this episode, discover the origin story behind Hercule Poirot's famous moustache, and how the character of Lynette Doyle has changed throughout adaptations.
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Make Stuff Post Falls Library March 11th, 2-3 PM A crafting hour for adults.
Join us this month in making macrame hanging plant propagators.
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Evening of Hope Post Falls Library March 10th, 6-8 PM For cancer survivors, warriors, and their friends and family. Come for encouragement and fellowship. Help plan for future speakers and meetings.
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Bonsai Bob Hayden Library March 7, 6-7 PM Athol Library March 10th, 3-4 PM Post Falls Library March 21st, 3-4 PM Harrison Library April 6th, 3-4 PM Bonsai Bob from Gray to Green Nursery will bring the magical touch of nature indoors with the art of bonsai. Program attendees will be eligible to win a free bonsai tree.
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