Anti Drink : 9d. A day

British National Temperance League (2017) Anti Drink : 9d. A day. [Image]

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Abstract

DRINK- THE WASTER

9d A DAY
WILL PROVIDE AN
ASSURED INCOME
OF
£100 A YEAR FOR LIFE
AND A
CASH PAYMENT
WHE YOU RETIRE

£600 SPENT AND NOTHING TO SHOW
FOOLISH SPENDING

£600 SPENT TO DESTROY
GOOD FOOD.
WICKED SPENDING

£600 SPENT A GOOD HOUSE IN RETURN
WISE SPENDING

COUNTING
ONE YEARS'
DRINK MONEY.
THE £ NOTES
SPENT ON DRINK
IN ONE YEAR.

DRINK IS BAD
FOR
HEALTH,
MIND,
CHARACTER,
INDUSTRY,
EFFICIENCY,
CITIZENSHIP
&
THE NATION.
REFUSE IT.

ABSTINENCE BENEFITS
HEALTH,
MIND,
CHARACTER,
HOME,
INDUSTRY,
EFFICIENCY;
CITIZENSHIP,
& THE NATION.
PRACTICE IT.

The concept of saving rather than drinking was a common feature of temperance ‘friendly’ organisations; the benefits illustrated on this lantern slide include an income of £100 a year and a cash payment on retirement.


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