Shopping inspector’s cap at Alko, state-owned retailer of alcohol in Finland. The temperance movement was able to pass prohibition law from 1919 to 1932. During that period and afterwards, alcohol has caused severe social problems that could not be hidden during the war. In the somber times after the war, alcohol-related damages were repelled with new means. In 1944, Alko required a special ID, “liquor card”, that helped register consumers and their purchases. Inspector’s duty was to move about in Alko stores and look for potential abusers. This official also received information from the authorities based on which some customers could be banned. The liquor card was abolished in 1970.
Shopping inspector’s cap at Alko, state-owned retailer of alcohol in Finland. The temperance movement was able to pass prohibition law from 1919 to 1932. During that period and afterwards, alcohol has caused severe social problems that could not be hidden during the war. In the somber times after the war, alcohol-related damages were repelled with new means. In 1944, Alko required a special ID, “liquor card”, that helped register consumers and their purchases. Inspector’s duty was to move about in Alko stores and look for potential abusers. This official also received information from the authorities based on which some customers could be banned. The liquor card was abolished in 1970.
