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If you can’t do business, drink Rex Bitters

Posted on 23 November 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you can’t do business, drink Rex Bitters Chicago 23 November 2018 (R•032319) Here is what I call a telephone bitters. A bitters product so late that you could call your favorite saloon, liquor or drug store and order a … Continue reading →

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Pale Orange Bitters and PJ Murray’s Ghost

Posted on 13 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pale Orange Bitters and P.J. Murray’s Ghost PART OF THE ORANGE BITTERS SERIES 13 February 2014 Is P.J. Murray watching over my shoulder as I write this post? Does he know that I am looking at one of his advertising … Continue reading →