September 25, 1907
Los Angeles
The Ringling tents went “dry” today as Restaurant Inspector Schwegel turned whole tubfuls of pink lemonade into the sewer. He told the circusfolk that while the lemonade might do for an aquarium, it wasn’t fit for human consumption. The lemonade booth was too near the animals, Schwegel said, and that besides the fleas and putrescent gunk within, it appeared to be contaminated with clothing dye.
City Chemist Miller added that the average circus lemonade is about as healthful as wood alcohol.
Something to remember next time you journey to the big top, or out to the County Fair (‘til October 1st!).