No Boozer Wanted by Milton C. Wilcox

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Nov 17, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 45.

No Boozer Wanted

By Milton C. Wilcox

THESE rules have been posted in the shops, warehouses, and office of the Dalzell Brothers Company, Youngstown, Ohio, distributors of roofing supplies:

"The use of intoxicating liquors during hours of employment with this company is hereby forbidden.

"Drinking to excess impairs efficiency, and will not be tolerated on or off duty.

"The bringing of intoxicating liquors into the shop or onto jobs is hereby forbidden.

"Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in immediate discharge.

"In selecting employees, preference will be given to the total abstainer."

In a statement regarding its action, the company says the public is constantly demanding more efficient service, and it is determined to secure the services of sober, industrious workmen. Furthermore, "Drink is often the cause of accidents; and as the state insurance rate is affected by the number of accidents, we are determined not to place ourselves liable to an increased rate."

M. C. WILCOX.