PROHIBITION: Over the Lake

With thousands of thirsty U. S. citizens poised expectant along the U. S.-Ontario border, the Ontario Liquor Commission last week announced that it might be another fortnight before liquor sales began in the Province. Legally, however, Ontario last Monday became wet, added a new aspect to the U. S. liquor question.

The Ontario Law. Alcoholic liquors of all kinds may be purchased in any amount. They must be purchased at government stores, in government packages. They cannot be resold (under a jail-sentence penalty). Liquor can be bought only with permits; consumed only...

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