Drug Store Board

I think the time is coming when

     The restaurant will pass.

The soda fountain of today

     Will feed the hungry mass.

Just think of all that one can buy

     And eat it in his fist;

The bill of fare is wonderful

     Upon the soda list.

Hot chocolate and bullions all,

     Beef, chicken, oyster, clam;

Eggs in most any style to suit,

     (They soon will furnish ham).

Boiled dinners, a la banana split,

     And royals all exist;

A plate of cake with every drink

     Upon the soda list.

Why eat in costly hotels now,

     And have a lavish spread?

Why bother with your meals at home?

     Buy drug store fare instead.

‘Twill save you time, and dollars, too,

     And “cooks” will not exist;

Before you dine elsewhere today

     Look on the soda list.

Feb. 4, ‘09