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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Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort.William Lyon Mackenzie King
Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts before us, there is all too frequently a very real inclination to give way to dangerous tendencies merely as an escape from realities.
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Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.
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Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a nation at war.
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As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of its benefits to the members of the forces themselves, there can be no doubt in the world.
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Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.
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