The acute commercial element of the Americans—that part which we may suppose sent over the wooden nutmegs—has discovered that by the aid of flavoring, it is possible to dispose of mineral oil as champagne ; and we are assured, on the testimouv of those who may be supposed to know—viz, American mineral oil refiners ami brokers—thai they sell large quantities to champagne maker*. The "stuff" is said to be sweeten d with glycerine, as sugar does i.ot answer, aerated by a soda-water machine, and sold for ball-room con-* sumption. It produces terrible headache and other evil effects.
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Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1137, 30 December 1873, Page 2
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96Untitled Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1137, 30 December 1873, Page 2
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