1905 The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney

HANDLING MONEY IN A RUSH I he yelling of nuiiie\' is an imporlant cenisidera- luni, and during the nisli hour in a saloon there are times when many ciiecks arc liable to be overlooked If a ntimher of drinks are ordered—one person treat ing his friends, the correct way is to calculate the amounts while preparing and serving, so that the check may he immediately obtained, partly folded, and i)laced on the mixing bar until it is readj' for presentation. It is not advisable to present it with the drinks, because it may be overlooked or put thoughtlessly in the pocket, which will give a chance for an argument which might otherwise have been avoided. I hen. besides, there is less likelihood of it being accidentally pushed off the bar by one of the drinkers. the object of folding the check is that it may the more readily be seen.

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