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soda/aerated water
"In these localities there are but
two luxuries of life, iced soda water
and clean shirts."
The West Indies and the Spanish Main, Anthony Trollope, 1859
two luxuries of life, iced soda water
and clean shirts."
The West Indies and the Spanish Main, Anthony Trollope, 1859
. . . . and the soda water was imported from Britain - so far, however, I have not been able to find any references to the early stages of this importation, which probably began at least in the 1830s. As Barry Higman writes in Jamaican Food: History, Biology, Culture
(2008) 'Effervescing soda water, lemonade and gingerade were available as mixers by 1870, in bottles imported from London.' Certainly the importation of aerated waters was very well established by the 1860s.
and beyond the named brands, quantities of entirely anonymous soda water!
. . . . and then 'soda water' was made locally - J. W. Brennan being, apparently, the first to set up a 'manufactory' -
. . . . and as advertised in the U.K. -
The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions, Volume XI, No.XI, May 1870
'Soda Fountains' became a part of life -
. . . . in hotels also -
1883: James W. Tufts, a druggist of Somerville, Mass., invented and patented his "Arctic" soda fountain for use in his own store. This had cylindrical metal coolers which produced water at so low a temperature that the use of shaved ice to cool soda water was rendered unnecessary..
John Mathews - Father of American Soda Water.
John Mathews has been called the "Father of American Soda Water" by the soda fountain industry and by most historians. Carbonated beverages were not successful until 1832, when John Mathews invented an "apparatus for charging water with carbon dioxide gas." John Mathews immigrated to the United States in 1832 from England where he had been instrumental to the soda water trade for several years. John Mathews had learned the basics about making carbonic acid gas and building carbonating machinery from Joseph Bramah. After Mathews immigrated to New York, he began supplying carbonated water to establishments of the area. At that time soda water was served cold and unflavored. Under his influence, the American soda industry grew. |
Daily Gleaner, December 18, 1889
Ye Grand Fancie Fayre at Clovelly -
This stall is stocked with every kind of French confectionery, and the really beautiful boxes of candies make a handsome display. At one end is a Soda Fountain from which was dispensed to thirsty visitors every style of cool soda drinks, and there was a great demand on the fountain all the evening.
The soda fountain was in great demand, and at times it was almost Impossible to supply the crowds of thirsty visitors who clamored for cooling draughts.
Ye Grand Fancie Fayre at Clovelly -
This stall is stocked with every kind of French confectionery, and the really beautiful boxes of candies make a handsome display. At one end is a Soda Fountain from which was dispensed to thirsty visitors every style of cool soda drinks, and there was a great demand on the fountain all the evening.
The soda fountain was in great demand, and at times it was almost Impossible to supply the crowds of thirsty visitors who clamored for cooling draughts.
Daily Gleaner, December 8, 1899