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drinkers as by non-drinkers. Some relation of alcohol to efficiency- 

 is shown by the chart below, which was made prior to prohibition. 

 During the week the curve of working efficiency is highest on 

 Friday and lowest on Monday. The number of accidents were 



This chart was made prior to prohibition. Can you explain why the above facts were true ? 



also least on Friday and greatest on Monday. Lastly the assaults 

 were fewest in number on Friday and greatest on Sunday and 

 Monday. 



Since the prohibition law went into effect, welfare organiza- 

 tions have reported a great decrease in cases of destitution and 

 dependence caused by drink. Workmen today are saving their 

 wages or investing in radio sets or in automobiles instead of 

 drink. This is one of the greatest arguments in favor of pro- 

 hibition. 



The relation of alcohol to crime. A study, made just before 

 the eighteenth amendment was passed, of more than 2500 habitual 

 users of alcohol, showed that over 66 per cent had committed crime. 

 Of 23,581 criminals questioned, 20,070 said that alcohol had led 

 them to commit crime. 



The relation of alcohol to pauperism. Studies of certain families 

 which have long been a heavy burden on the state show that 

 alcohol is at least partly responsible for their condition. Alcohol 

 weakens efficiency and moral courage, and thus leads to begging, 

 pauperism, petty stealing or worse, and ultimately to life in some 



