Icelandic prohibition debate and its failed impact
An English summary notes Iceland's prohibition history from 1908 to 1918. It cites opposition figures in the Althing, a speech by Pastor Sigurdur Stefansson, and claims of reduced liquor imports during enforcement followed by a rebound in 1918. The piece critiques continued strict measures as worsening social conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Losland
Iceland
Luis
Aonneavion
Althing
Sigurdur Stefenasop
Prohibition
Sxpuriaice
Motive Power and Engine Stocks Offered by Waugh and Josephson
Waugh and Josephson, Ltd. of Sydney advertise large varied stocks of motive power including boilers engines and plant equipment. They list Crossley Gay and Wilcox gas and oil engines for heating and power and offer small mounting engines and Signa products for generators and power units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boay
Commonwealth
Apwarda
Fontina
Crossley" Gay
Wil Bupines
Crossley Brow
Signa
Grunt
Wilco Stall Power
Waugh & Josephson, Ltd
Sydney
Northern States Bond Art Union Appeals for Public Subscriptions
Fragmented notice promotes the Northern States Bond Art Union raising about £15,000 for hospitals in the Northern Highlands. It touts tax free prizes and interest to subscribers, urging support via ad columns and noting the legal avenues and public benefits of the drawing during a time of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casio
Ube Art Union
Printed and published by J C Rant at Kensall Street
The notice credits J C Rant as sole proprietor and printer at the address Kensall Street Cowes. It states the location and printer details for the local publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rant
Prag Powe Peintiage Works
Cowes
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the Free Press
E. C. Cork
Farmora & Grassers’ Co-operative Grain, Insurance, and Agency Co
W. J. Simeon
Undertaker
Macquarie Street
Cowra
Paignand & Murray Coach & Buggy Builders & Undertakers
Pamoa
Ford
Kendal Street
EAU DE Cologne
Ian
Brownies & Kodaks
J. PL
Mephee
Kendall St
Toaland
Farmer‘s
Chevrolet
Cowra Motor Garage Co
Marie
Hanse Nn. Chomist
N.3.w. State Bond Art Union
Wiese
Prien
Ryall Robinson
Jas Makeln & CO
Anthony Horderus
Anthony Hordarus
Anthony
Comune
Sten Sigeer
Anthony Heidern & Sons Limited
Scciysuo
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sui
Sid Alwaye
Winehoombe, Garacn Ltd
Bridge Street
W Formist
MR GH Armstrong
B. Jones
McPhee’2 Pharmacy
Kendall Street
Pam
Paw
Holmwood Hotel
Newham
Poniuhiood
Statlings
Lone Wo
Imperial Stables
Geo. Commerford
Wunderwick
Ceuta
Smites
Brad
Markham
Saguie Ano
Warness Maker
Gowra
Opie Squire
Cluhirene
Havensynet Woods
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