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Record 1 1986-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

In 1875, the City of San Francisco adopted an ordinance prohibiting the smoking of opium in smoking-houses or "dens".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
DEF

Lieu où l'on fume l'opium.

CONT

On fume [l'opium] seul ou en petit groupe, dans des fumeries qui, suivant l'étage social, sont des chambres élégantes et obscures avec divans profonds ou des bouges misérables.

Spanish

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