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THE PROHIBITION POLL. "I am'.in favour of Prohibition, but I am against paying a cent, of compensation to "l'lio Trade/' " says many a moderate drinker. Tens of thousands of N.Z. 'electors feel exactly tho samo way, yet have determined to strike out tho top line on Thursday,' April 10, for a very good reason. Tliov realise that compensation is only being paid so that Prohibition can operate immediately instead of giving the Trade the four and a half years' additional life provided under the old Act. Tli? National Efficiency Board—a body of keen, shrewd, business men, unbiassed by any considerations as regards the moral aspect—after hearing the sworn evidence of both .Prohibition mid liquor. advocates, decided that it was essential in the national Interest that Prohibition should be secured at once. The report is a startling indictment of tlio liquor trade, yet, despite this fact, tho Hoard also recommended the payment of compensation. Why? Because it realised lliaf' Prohibition should lie secured immediately. See to it that New Zealand obtain*:Hif»-went reform on Thursday, April 10. Strike" out the top lino!—Advt.

'When stonn-swept rain streams down . ' each pane, •And gushes from each drain and spout; On such a day, for those.who may, .'Tis heller to lis in than nut. If ill with sore throat, cough or cold, A re9t at home is best, be Of course, 'tis needless to bo toid To take your Woods' Great Peppermint Cure,—Advt.

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 150, 20 March 1919, Page 8

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Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 150, 20 March 1919, Page 8

Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 150, 20 March 1919, Page 8

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