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"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (6), c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (6),…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 1 2 251
...So pretend you don't know. "Dry" it is, North America, I'm so proud of your restraint.
"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (5), c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (5),…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 1 210
The guests were probably all carrying ladylike flasks in purses under the table, but the illustrator was discreet with his/her image cropping...
"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (4), c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (4),…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 1 243
These kids don't look all that "Gingervated" to me. Maybe the refined sugar hasn't kicked in yet.
"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (3), c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (3),…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 1 216
...And check out the recipes, you notice that everyone's celebration seems to be alcohol free. Maybe it has something to do with this being the early 1930s. Sure, have a cocktail. Just don't tell anyone in print.
"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (2), c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!" (2),…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 1 217
But as you read about the "purity and cleanliness" of ginger ale, et al...
"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!", c1930

"When It's Party Time It's Canada Dry Time!", c193…

amylsacks
05 Feb 2011 2 223
Ostensibly, a recipe book mostly featuring ginger ale as a mixer. Fair enough.