Tag Archives: Burlington

Dr. Henry Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters – Vermont

Posted on 27 March 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Henry Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters – Vermont 27 March 2018 I’ve had a Dr. Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters tucked away in my collection for many years. The bottle is from Burlington, Vermont and is kind of cool because it has 12 … Continue reading →

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Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters – Burlington, Vermont

Posted on 2 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters –Burlington, Vermont 02 January 2015 (R•010315) I can not believe that I have not posted about Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters from Burlington, Vermont before. This is one of my favorite squares as it comes in so many exciting … Continue reading →

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The great William Allen’s Congress Bitters

Posted on 26 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The great William Allen’s Congress Bitters 26 May 2014 (R•011119) I have been looking for a reason for some time now to unveil a post on the great William Allen’s Congress Bitters. I now have one as John Pastor has … Continue reading →

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An 1836 Russell’s Stomach Bitters Advertisement

Posted on 17 April 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An 1836 Russell’s Stomach Bitters Advertisement 17 April 2014 (R•041814) I found this Russell’s Stomach Bitters advertisement rather interesting for a number of reasons. First, it is rather old, coming from the Burlington Free Press (Vermont) in 1836. An earlier advertisement from … Continue reading →

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My Purdy’s Bitters Mystery Solved!

Posted on 14 March 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My Purdy’s Bitters Mystery Solved! 14 March 2014 (R•082818) (R•042219) Hiram Purdy was engaged for many years in the wholesale liquor trade. He was the inventor of the metal showcase and was the projector of the first horse street railway in New … Continue reading →

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N. K. Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters – Burlington, Vermont

Posted on 14 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

N. K. Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters Burlington, Vermont “Iron is King” Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters is the King of Tonics! This early bitters for dyspepsia, indigestion, general debility, fever and ague was prepared by N. K. Brown & … Continue reading →

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