Past Times October 10 1916: Call for alcohol to be banned for benefit of nation at war By Kirsty McIntosh October 10 2016, 6:00pm October 10 2016, 6:00pm Share October 10 1916: Call for alcohol to be banned for benefit of nation at war Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/290580/october-10-1916-call-alcohol-banned-benefit-nation-war/ Copy Link Scottish temperance campaigners called for a ban on the sale of alcohol for the duration of the war. At a meeting in Glasgow, disappointment was expressed that the Government had failed to take steps to outlaw intoxicating drink.
