Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages in wartime means in increased risk, and in loss of efficiency to the fighting and working forces of the country.

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

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

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

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,...

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

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...

The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie...

The anxiety of most parents in seeing their sons and daughters enlist does not lie...

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and...

Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and...

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

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

As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of...

As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of...

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.

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

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

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

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

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

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.