1908 The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S Mahoney

THE ICE BOX

The ice-box is one of the most important features of a saloon, and consequently a great deal of atten- "tion should be paid to it, its location, etc. It should be in a convenient place, easily accessible, perfectly dry and well ventilated. The best material isn't any too good for it to be made of, and it is better to have it too large than too small, because the average sa loon man expects his business to grow rather than to decrease, and the rebuilding of a box is not al ways a good proposition, so if it is built large enough at first, it may, in the near future, save a lot of what may be considered unnecessary expense. It should not be nailed together under any circumstances, un less you are looking for trouble, but should be screwed fast at every joint. The bottom of the box should, particularly, be made of the best lumber. Before the bottom of the box is filled with charcoal or sawdust, it is proper to put in a layer of good, solid felt paper, on both sides of the wood, so that the filling is packed be-

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