1930 The Saloon in the Home

BITING A RUM SELLER I SAY, landlord," said a man in the country to a tavern keeper, "how many drinks can I get for two long bits'?" "Five," said mine host. 'Well, faJk 'em over. Come up boys and drink!" . The liquorizing completed, he pulls out two worn out old bridle bits, which were long enough in all conscience. It is need– less to say how savage the landlord looked, when the customer walked coolly out, amid the shouts of the crowd. The Power of the Pledge, i848.

A Rum Cobbler

In a tall glass put one good sized drink of Rum, Bacardi or Jamaica, add one teaspoonful of pow– dered sugar, three drops of Raspberry Syrup or Grenadine, the juice of half a Lemon and a gen– erous dash of Nutmeg. Fill the glass nearly full with finely cracked ice, then add seltzer or spar– kling water and serve with a straw, placing a small slice of pineapple or a cherry on top.

The Traprock

One part Grapefruit juice, The juice of one Lime Two parts Applejack, A dash of Grenadine.

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