1916 Jack's Manual by J A Grohusko (4th edition)

be hot or cold, seems not only to tolerate its use, but often to require a stimulant; but in dry and hot countries whiskey should be sparingly used. RUM The term rum is an abbreviation of rumbullion. Rum is a spirit, distilled from the juice of sugar cane, and also from molasses, in countries where sugar cane is not cultivated. The best qualities of rum are made in the West Indies and are named after the place of manufacture, such as Jamaica rum, Antigura rum, and St. Croix rum. New England and Medford rum was one of the chief alcoholic drinks of this country, but its consumption has con- siderably diminished through prohibition laws and the steady advance of the use of whiskey. The medicinal properties of rum are unquestioned, and for home remedies it is still in the lead. As a stimulant it is considered most efficacious. The Medford rums are also made in Massachusetts and enjoy great popularity. They are distilled on the same principle as New England rums. ALES, BEERS, PORTER, STOUT Ale is a light colored beer made from malt which is dried at a low heat. (Pale ale is made from the palest or lightest colored malt.) Beer is the same as the English word ale, and is the common word for all malt liquors. There is, however, a specific distinction. Ale is lighter colored than beer of a certain strength, made from malt and water. Beer is rather darker in color and is made of malt, hops and water. Stout means a stouter and heavier quality than porter. It is brewed from the high dried malt and is treated in the same way as porter. London and Dublin stouts are con- sidered the best. Root beer is a beverage containing the extracts of various roots such as dock, dandelion, sarsaparilla and sassafras. Ginger ale is an effervescent drink very similar to ginger beer. It ranks, however, as an aerated water beverage. HOW A LIQUOR DEALER CAN TELL WHAT A BARREL OF BEER IS WORTH TO HIM. A barrel of ale or beer contains 31^ gallons according to the Internal Revenue Laws; and there are 3,968 ounces in a barrel. This table shows the number of different sized glasses and money should be expected for the same: 8 oz. glasses 496, at 5c. per glass $24.80 9 oz. glasses 440, at 5c. per glass 22.00 10 oz. glasses 396, at 5c. per glass 19.80 11 oz. glasses 360, at 5c. per glass 18.00 12 oz. glasses 330, at 5c. per glass 16.50

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