MANITOBA PROVINCIAL W.C.T.U.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 281, 18 November 1918, Page 12

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL W.C.T.U.

Winnipeg, June 13, 1918. In speaking of the benefits of Prohibition to the Province of Manitoba, one or two things stand out prominently, and appeal specially to us as a woman’s organisation. One is the tact that the greatest increase in trade has been in children’s boots and clothing; another, that savings bank deposits have greatly increased. These two things arc direct results of Prohibition, nml will speak for themselves. Among other things very notin able is the absence of drunkenness on the streets, whereby our children are saved from many degrading, and in pre-prohibition times common sights; the decrease c.f wife beating and cruelty to children cases in the Courts, and th“ general air of prosperity all over our Province. The absence of drunkenness on our streets is all the more noticeable in these military times, wh°n our towns are filled with soldiers. When comparing with military towns of other days, we are thankful indeed that Prohibition is a fact, and that at least one temptation is removed from the path of the hoys who are sacrificing everything to fight for our liberty, homes, and womanhood. Therefore it is with very thankful hearts that we testify to the benefits to Manitoba brought about bv Prohibition.