1934 Tom and Jerry's Bartender's guide

7. If pressed further he tells the pest to go to hell, kicks him in the shins, and still remains entirely a gentleman-which, in spite of a flurry of current opinion to the contrary, it is a good thing to be. "TAPERING OFF" DRINKS Bishop Gin and Italian with Sherry Gin Rickey Jamaica Rum Sour Orange Gin Sparkle Palm Beach Special Peach and Honey Plymouth Cocktail AND AFTERWARDS Before retiring, always take a large dose of Fruit Salts or other ! effervescent laxative. If there is a tendency toward nausea it should be cultivated at this time; it will be more painful in the ·morning. 1 Experiences differ on aspirin taken before retiring. That is !something everyone must learn for himself. Try to impress upon your mind that you mmt not go to sleep fwhile your head is whirling. The penalty is a hangover. Drink !quantities of water and hot coffee and keep moving; take violent exercise if you can. An extremely hot bath is also recommended, though it induces drowsiness. Another successful antidote for imprudent drinking is a series jof long' and very deep breaths. Fill your lungs completely, but rather slowly. The amount of alcohol one can work off in this way is surprising. For hiccups: First, a drink of water. Then, if necessary, the traditional ten slow sips. Finally, the remedy tJf holding the breath as long as is conveniently possible. THE MORNING AFTER Take slowly the following breakfast: 1. A Little of the Hair of the Dog that Bit You. 2. One pint of milk. 3. A half-pint of sauerkraut or tomato juice. 4. A cup of black coffee to which has been added one teaspoon ,of spirits of ammonia. If the case is not so serious, consisting merely of a slightly dazed 1 feeling and a suggestion of a headache, after some Fruit Salts, or !other mila and prompt cathartic, a hot and cold shower, and a !toothbrush, take the following: