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Surgical Institute Bitters

Posted on 17 March 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Surgical Institute Bitters 17 March 2016 Here is reference to an unlisted bitters called the Surgical Institute Bitters. Yesterday, when I found this advertisement shown above, I immediately thought we might be talking about the same fellows who put out … Continue reading →

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Extremely rare Senour’s Calisaya Bitters from St. Louis

Posted on 16 March 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extremely rare Senour’s Calisaya Bitters from St. Louis 16 March 2016 Earlier in March. I posted on Daily Dose about a Senour’s Calisaya Bitters saying, “Off to Dallas and then San Antone tomorrow night. Baltimore next week for the big … Continue reading →

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Strickland’s Life Bitters

Posted on 16 March 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reference to a Strickland’s Life Bitters 16 March 2016 The Strickland’s Life Bitters is an unlisted bitters that I came across recently while searching for other material. We are talking about Dr. Alfred Strickland who founded Strickland & Company around 1862 in … Continue reading →

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J. H. Dudley’s Jockey Club House Bitters

Posted on 21 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J.H. Dudley & Co’s Jockey Club House Bitters Boston, Massachusetts 21 February 2016 (R•060319) Back in early February, Steve Ketcham, FOHBC Director-At-Large, (Edina, MN) put this really cool J. H. Dudley & Co’s Jockey Club House Bitters package on ebay. I set the pictures … Continue reading →

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Kaiser Wilhelm Stomach Bitters – Sandusky, Ohio

Posted on 20 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Kaiser Wilhelm Stomach Bitters – Sandusky, Ohio 20 February 2016 (R•091919) My good friend and fellow bitters collector Gary Beatty (North Port, Florida) sent me an email and pictures today of a fun little side step that we all do … Continue reading →

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“Up and Going” Excelsior Ginger Ale

Posted on 20 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Up and Going” Excelsior Ginger Ale 20 February 2016    (R•022116) I received the following “Need Help” message from Troy Beck (Xenia, Ohio) over on PRG Facebook. I get a lot of these types of questions and I am usually … Continue reading →

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An exquisite Lediard’s Morning Call square

Posted on 5 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

  An exquisite Lediard’s Morning Call square 05 February 2016 Charles Lediard has again been on my mind recently for a number of reasons. First of all, I came across some new material and information and updated the Charles Lediard and … Continue reading →

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Routt’s Emulsion Cod-Liver Oil With The Extracts Of Malt, Wild Cherry, And The Hypophosphites – L.P. Routt, Richmond, Va.

Posted on 24 January 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Routt’s Emulsion Cod-Liver Oil With The Extracts Of Malt, Wild Cherry, And The Hypophosphites – L.P. Routt, Richmond, Va. 24 January 2016 Now that is a mouthful. It seems like Mr. L. P. Routt had a lot to say about … Continue reading →

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Cap’n Jacks’ Star Anchor Bitters – Portsmouth, Ohio

Posted on 5 December 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cap’n Jacks’ Star Anchor Bitters W. L. B. Jack – Portsmouth, Ohio 05 December 2015 (R•120915) I received an email asking about the value and rarity of an amber Star Anchor Bitters that was found in an estate collection. It … Continue reading →

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Dr. Asher Atkinson’s Universal Family Medicines

Posted on 27 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Asher Atkinson’s Universal Family Medicines Botanic Druggist, Principal Depot, No. 230 Greenwich St., New York 27 November 2015 (R•113015) (R•072319-GWA Example) Working in my “A’s” today trying to see if any unlisted bitters are parked in my “to do” … Continue reading →

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