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DETRICK DISTILLING CO. : MOTTO JUG The Detrick Distilling Company issued a series of miniature "motto" jugs around the turn of the century. They were four inches in height and was atwo-tone stoneware with a slip top and a bristol glaze body. Detrick Distilling Company issued twelve different mottes. For every purchase a gallon of Detricks Whiskey you would get to choose a one of these mini jugs. Each jug would have a different slogan printed on the jug. The Motto jug below says "If you try me once you will try me again". ![]() Some other slogans are "While we live let live" "To err is human, to forgive devine" "A friend in need is a friend indeed" "As I go up the hill of prosperity, May I never meet a friend""May fortune ever smile on you"Rye on toast"" Drink weary pilgram, for tomorrow you maydie. ![]() References: Intenet Antique Gazette |
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