National Affairs: Opera Politics

"That Title II, Section I, of the National Prohibition act is hereby amended by the addition after the words 'beverage purposes' on line eight of said section, of the following:

"Provided, That from and after the passage of this act any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt, cereals and hops in drinkable water or by the natural fermentation of apple or other fruit, vegetable or herb juices containing not more than 2.75 per centum* of alcohol by volume may be manufactured, sold or transported for sale...

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