Word: julep
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...promptly started afresh with Tom Huston System, merchandisers of "Julep Gums." Having no capital with which to start a gum factory, he arranged to have his product made under contract by Walla-Walla Chewing Gum Co. of Knoxville, Tenn. Almost before he knew what had happened Tom Huston found himself forced in under the Chewing Gum Manufacturers' Code which contains this clause: "No member of the Industry shall guarantee the sale of his product by the purchaser thereof...
...Wrigley, Beech-Nut, and American Chicle, which together make about 95% of all the gum chewed in the U. S., that clause is no burden. National advertising has built up their consumer demand. But when Tom Huston's salesmen approach a retailer with an unknown brand like Julep the retailer wants a money-back agreement in case the gum does not sell. Tom Huston says that none of his 40,000 retail outlets have ever called on him to make good his money-back agreement, but that in new territory his salesmen cannot sell without...
...primary where Governor Roosevelt was pitted against Governor Murray. Governor Roosevelt, backed by North Dakota's Democratic organization, made farmers liberal political promises about refinancing their debts at lower interest rates. Governor Murray stumped the State in person, drew large and enthusiastic crowds. ("Why worry about a mint julep when we haven't got the money to buy one.") Last week Governor Murray also filed as a presidential candidate in Ohio and West Virginia...
...boiling together for five minutes one half cupful each of water, sugar and thin shavings from the rind of one orange. Cool and strain. Add the juice of four limes or one-fourth cupful of bottled lime juice. Dilute with one pint of iced plain or charged water." Mint Julep-"Five lemons, one bunch fresh mint, one and one-half cups of sugar, one-half cup water, three bottles of ginger ale. Combine ingredients except ginger ale and let stand one half hour: add ginger ale and pour over ice; serve in small glasses...
...become more permanent and repeat the historical successes of national battle hymns. It has attracted thousands as though they flocked patriotically to the banner of a rising nation. Now that the Republicans are organizing their backers in what was formerly the Solid South, once the monde of mint julep devotees, this familiar air may become a rallying force for Democratic unity and protect the wets against the threatening storm of prohibition enforcement. Now, in fact, Alfred E. Smith has centered his thoughts in a hurdy-gurdy, the most suitable medium for the rhythmical strains of this party anthem...