Chief Askew's Diary: April 14, 1930

Four cases of fighting; a bad day for beer drinkers in Germany and England

Chief Askew wrote that it was a light day in Mayor’s Court this Monday: “Only tried 4 cases for fighting, fined two and dismissed two.” Saturday night must have been all right for fighting, as Elton John claimed.

As Prohibition was still in effect, it was still illegal to make, transport or sell beer in the United States, though it was being done all over the country anyway. However, beer got a bit more dear in England and Germany due to steps taken by their governments today. Paid subscribers can read on.

This amusing cabinet card of German beer drinkers with their dog is being offered on eBay.