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Was there really a Dr. Robertson?

Was there really a Dr. Robertson?  30 August 2014 (R•100318) Read: Check these T. W. Dyott bottles out! Read: Dyottville Glass I received an original newsprint copy from Carl T. Hotkowski of the Connecticut Mirror (Hartford) from Monday, June 26, 1820. Within that … Continue reading

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Dr. J. W. James India Bitters – East Brady, Pennsylvania

Dr. J. W. James India Bitters – East Brady, Pennsylvania 19 August 2014 Continuing today with the series of bitters brands with “India” in the name, is another extremely rare bitters from my collection from East Brady (or Bradys Bend), Pennsylvania. … Continue reading

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Tracking Hodges’ Bitters back to London?

Tracking Hodges’ Bitters back to London? 09 June 2014 Some of the earliest American bitters brands and formulas obviously came from Germany, England and other parts of Europe. We saw this the other day with the Hungarian Bitters which led me to Hodge’s Bitters … Continue reading

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Could the Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters be from Iowa?

Could the Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters be from Iowa? 05 June 2014 The semi-cabin form, Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters is back in the news again today as the Outhouse Patrol has found shards in Belle Plaine, Iowa … Continue reading

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Here are those four Texas Bitters

Here are those four Texas Bitters 04 May 2014 (R•111714) Reprinted below is an interesting communication from super-sleauth, James Viguerie regarding a few possible leads on unlisted Texas bitters. I spent a few moments trying to find out more information for each … Continue reading

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Dr. Allen’s Stomach Bitters – Pittsburgh 16 March 2014 (R•031714) Glass Works Auctions, in their “Winter Be Gone” Catalog Auction 101, presently online, has a nice example of a Dr. Allen’s Stomach Bitters from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bottle reminds me … Continue reading

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Where is the Doctor on Planett’s Bitters Advertising?

Where is the Doctor on Planett’s Bitters Advertising? 19 January 2014 In May 2012, I did a post on The Celestial Dr. Planett’s Bitters and came across various newspaper advertising centered from 1848 to 1863. I did not include the … Continue reading

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Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York

Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York A Puzzle that will Puzzle you. 05 December 2013 (R•091919) There are a number a puzzle’s here, like the puzzle on this extremely rare, 1883 trade card provided … Continue reading

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William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters – Isaac Williams Company

William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters – Isaac Williams Company 19 May 2013 (R•051219) William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters: price: $1 a bottle, six for $5, manufactured by Isaac Williams Company, 268 Dundas St., London, Ont., for sale by … Continue reading

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Dr. J. Boveedods Imperial Wine Bitters

Dr. J. Bovee Dods’ Imperial Wine Bitters 25 April 2012 (R•072014) (R•122314) John Bovee Dods (1795 – 1872) was a spiritualist and former clergyman. He settled in Brooklyn, New York in 1850, and remained there until his death. His Imperial … Continue reading

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