The sale of liquor (which is banned by state law anyhow) at bootlegging liquor stores was banned citywide.

The noble Mayd still standing all this vewd, / And merveild at his straunge intendiment.

Only a year ago it would have needed a super-Micawber to be optimistic that the railways would once again pay their way. But it was no longer a pipe dream that B.R. could make a profit, the way to do it was now clear.

Two smart-looking damsels have risked their lives on the top, and are sipping a glass of 'shammy' to keep up their spirits.