Hush Shop Waitress
During Prohibition in the 1920s, “hush shops” were disguised cafes or soda fountains that secretly served alcohol. To avoid detection, these establishments often hired waitresses who not only served drinks but acted as lookouts, warning patrons when the law was near. They had to be discreet, quick-witted, and always ready to improvise a cover story.
Hush shop waitresses lived in a constant state of tension, working illegal jobs where a police raid could end everything. Their clever code words and hidden compartments were impressive, but the risk never truly paid off. Once Prohibition ended, these covert workers disappeared—along with the need for speakeasy-style espionage.
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