Lunch

May 3, 1948, Menasha Record

This ad brings up many questions.  So, is the "business man's lunch" a thing?  Like a special?  A specific sandwich or entree?  Or is it just the opportunity for a businessman to have lunch?  And why separate "business" and "man?"  Isn't it "businessman?" And sometimes it's the "Hotel Menasha" and other times it's the "Menasha Hotel."  Was that a function of the changing ownership?  Or just whatever was convenient?  Whatever the case, our illustrated businessman, or business man, is certainly pleased with either the waitress or the wonderful foods being set before him.  Or, maybe he's just a naturally happy-go-lucky guy who's got Menasha by the tail and knows his way around a boardroom.  And in this ad, a lunchroom. (I think I've gotten my snarky points out of the way for today, thank you very much.)