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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1919, Page 2

THE PROHIBITION POLL. Would you believe it? There are people goiug about saving that we must have tbe bars open, because otherwise brandy and whisky will not be available for medicinal purposes in cases of another epidemic! What really happened at the outbreak of the flu ? Now, what really happened ? The Government closed the bars! Yes, closed ’em! Why did they do it? Now, fair and. square, why ? Because the Government’s medical advisers insisted upon it. Why? In the public interestl Yes, but why ? Because medical science dictated so. In Australia they did the same. It has become a practice in all wise countries to keep the bars tight closed in all emergencies to protect the whole of us against the rest of us. So when you hear Mr Moderate saying that the bars must be kept open to save lives during an epidemic just smile 1 He takes you for a simp.! Show him. you’re not—strike out the top line on. Thursday April 10! —Advt.

The last ten days of the greatest sales at Schroder’s will prove a money saver for you. Fresh bargains arc being prepared in remnants, blouses, hats and frocks. In the face of further rise in the price of imports, price, at our sale will make the wise anticipate their wants. —Advt. WOLFE’S SOTNAPPS for that) tiresome feeling.