See photo of when drinking water was sold straight from gallons into cups

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the Villager 3 months ago

But, I bet that water was purer than today's Pure Water.

But, I bet that water was purer than today's Pure Water.
Prophet mohammed is a dog 3 months ago

Burn all mosques and the qur'an. Poison all islamic people you know.

Burn all mosques and the qur'an. Poison all islamic people you know.
Donatus 3 months ago

Ice water then was high class. Sold in pounds and cents.

Ice water then was high class. Sold in pounds and cents.
Kofi Mensah 3 months ago

Stop being ignorant here.

In the first place, there were no CENTS in the British West African (pre-independence) currency that Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia and Sierra Leone used. There were Pound, Shilling and Penny (plural penn ...
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Stop being ignorant here.

In the first place, there were no CENTS in the British West African (pre-independence) currency that Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia and Sierra Leone used. There were Pound, Shilling and Penny (plural pennies or pence): Again, in the Ghananian Pound system (1958-1965), there were not Cents

One Penny
12 Pence made 1 Shilling
20 Shilings made 1 Pound
OSABARIMA MENSA 3 months ago

Beautiful picture.

Beautiful picture.
Nee 3 months ago

The wonderful legacy of NPP. Ghana, of all the countries in Africa?

The wonderful legacy of NPP. Ghana, of all the countries in Africa?
Cudjoe Bee 3 months ago

This resurfaced in the ‘80s in addition to a modified version of serving cold (“iced”) water from buckets with a single cup!
We have indeed made noticeable progress!

This resurfaced in the ‘80s in addition to a modified version of serving cold (“iced”) water from buckets with a single cup!
We have indeed made noticeable progress!
Joy 3 months ago

That was the old good days.

That was the old good days.
Nii Tse 3 months ago

This was practiced even in the 80s. It was a common sight at Rawlings Park before it was reconstructed and Tema Station. They had more than one cup in a small bucket and they rinse every cup after a sale. We were health

This was practiced even in the 80s. It was a common sight at Rawlings Park before it was reconstructed and Tema Station. They had more than one cup in a small bucket and they rinse every cup after a sale. We were health
Kiki 3 months ago

Up until early 90s

Up until early 90s
Holala 3 months ago

Yes that was true pure water from gwsc. What we are drinking now as pure water is galamsey water. God help us!!!

Yes that was true pure water from gwsc. What we are drinking now as pure water is galamsey water. God help us!!!
Strict proof 3 months ago

Just in the 1970s, we were buying ice water from buckets with ice block cover with metal tray. It was carried on the head and sold in metal cups. The COVID 19 protocols would have wiped out that business if plastic satchets ...
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Just in the 1970s, we were buying ice water from buckets with ice block cover with metal tray. It was carried on the head and sold in metal cups. The COVID 19 protocols would have wiped out that business if plastic satchets had not taken over.
Almighty St. Ghfuo: Gh leaders are stupid 3 months ago

what change. the same streets from gold coast no street names, no paved roads. ppl still sell water n asana in calabash and we have city mayors in this country. foolish leaders

what change. the same streets from gold coast no street names, no paved roads. ppl still sell water n asana in calabash and we have city mayors in this country. foolish leaders

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