How did a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawn so many names and variations? An expert in American dialects explains.

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The era of the American soda fountain spanned nearly a century. Throughout the 1900s, soda jerks evolved from the guys who helped make the medicine go down into purveyors of rich, creamy treats.

The American soda fountain–that bastion of sundaes, ice cream sodas and diet-busting, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink creations–is alive and well. It just has changed its appearance a bit.

As president of the American Soda Fountain Inc., Mr. Schy was well-known throughout the country for his expertise in restoring soda fountains to their original grandeur.

The soda fountain project is being funded by a combination of grants, donations small and large from Steilacoom residents, ...

Highland Park Soda Fountain is about to break some hearts.The 106-year-old institution is closing its longtime Knox Street location to make ... Grilled cheese made with American or Swiss costs $5.49.

If you’re hankering for something new to drink — something more interesting than the usual cocktail or soda — you may want to look to the past. Way back in the 19th century, pharmacists and ...