In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both domestic and imported released for sale in Canada, amounted to over three and a half million proof gallons.

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If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United...

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From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.

Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.

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No one will deny that the excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages would do...

Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption...

Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption...

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

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Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is...

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Regardless of what one's attitude towards prohibition may be, temperance is something against which, at...

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When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce,...

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

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Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts...

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There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due...

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For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use...

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

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Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of...

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Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to...

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes...

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes...