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Canteen Bitters – John Hart & Co. – Lancaster PA

Posted on 4 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CANTEEN BITTERS JOHN HART & CO. – LANCASTER PA FOR ALL DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH 04 October 2013 (R•100915) (R•123120) Scarcely a man was there who had not his canteen full; the most of the boys had already become inebriated, and were … Continue reading →

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Old Warwick Aromatic Tonic Bitters – New York

Posted on 3 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

OLD WARWICK AROMATIC TONIC BITTERS J. E. WYLIE & CO. – NEW YORK HEALTHFUL   REFRESHING   STRENGTHENING 03 October 2013 (R•081519) The incredible Old Warwick Aromatic Tonic Bitters label pictured at the top of this page was sent in … Continue reading →

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What is Tokay Cordial Bitters?

Posted on 2 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What is TOKAY CORDIAL BITTERS? 02 October 2013 (R•03Oct13) Bitters trade card and ephemera authority Joe Gourd sent in this gorgeous label image (top of post) for Tokay Cordial Bitters made by Sarony, Major & Knapp, the superb New York … Continue reading →

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Fenner’s Capitol Bitters – Fredonia NY

Posted on 2 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fenner’s Capitol Bitters Fredonia N.Y. 02 October 2013 Always nice to open your e-mails each morning to see what ‘bottle’ surprises’ might be waiting for you. In today’s case it was an e-mail from my Houston bottle friend and Civil … Continue reading →

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The Celebrated Magendie’s Bitters – New York

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CELEBRATED MAGENDIE’S BITTERS WADLEY & WELLS – NEW YORK SOLE AGENTS 01 October 2013 (R•072019) Bitters trade card and ephemera authority Joe Gourd sent in this gorgeous Celebrated Magendie’s Bitters label from his collection made by Sarony, Major & Knapp, the superb … Continue reading →

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“Where Shall I Spend The Summer?” – Burdock Blood Bitters

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Where Shall I Spend the Summer?” BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS 01 October 2013 The other day I posted the above image of a trade card (from Daves Great Cards Galore) and said “I havent’t seen this example of a Burdock Blood Bitters … Continue reading →

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Dr. Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters – Grand Rapids

Posted on 30 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters Grand Rapids, Michigan 30 September 2013 The cure-all in vogue was Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters, “not a whiskey or stimulating beverage, but medicine within reach of all.” Charles N. Shepard was born in New York … Continue reading →

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C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters 29 September 2013 (R•031214) A purely mineral and vegetable compound free from all mineral poison, also free from all poisonous drugs as morphine, heroin, opium, cocaine, nux vomica or strychnine. Perusing the trade … Continue reading →

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Christian Xander and his Melliston Bitters

Posted on 28 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and for many years led the singing in the congregation. He had an excellent voice and was very fond of singing; yea, he was proud of his musical talents. When quite a … Continue reading →

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Wheat Bitters Co. – 19 Park Place, New York

Posted on 27 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wheat Bitters – Wheat Bitters Company 19 Park Place, New York 27 September 2013 Today we will look at what most bitters collectors consider a common bottle. I am speaking of Wheat Bitters, put out by the Wheat Bitters Co., … Continue reading →

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