1913 The Up to Date Bartender's Guide by Harry Montague

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THE UP.To—DATE BARTENDERS GUIDE The Frenchman loves his native wine; The German loves his beer; The Englishman loves his ’alf and ’alf. Because it brings good cheer. The Irishman loves his “whiskey straight.” Because it gives him dizziness; The American has no choice at all. So he drinks the whole d--— business. NEVER MIND THE KNOCKERS. Never mind the knockers. Go ahead and make your pl-ay; They’re in every worker’s way; Never mind the knockers. Everyone who seeks to shine. If succsesful. they malign; ’Tis of fame a certain sign Never mind the knockers. They strike only those who climb; Never mind the knockers. ’Tis 5\JCCCSS they deem a crime; Never mind the knockers.

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