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Outlandish Fellow Dressed in a Suit with Top Hat and Umbrella

Posted on 8 February 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Outlandish Fellow Dressed in a Suit with Top Hat and Umbrella Early Snake Oil Salesman 08 February 2015 “A young woman in Lynn, Mass., was induced to try Dr. True’s Elixir. As a result she was relieved of a tape … Continue reading →

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Demas S. Barnes – Medicine Man to Politician

Posted on 5 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Demas S. Barnes – Medicine Man to Politician 05 January 2015 Periodically I come across the Demas Barnes name and have wondered about the man. Most recently with John F. Henry (Read: Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters – Burlington, Vermont) who came to … Continue reading →

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Hyde & Gay – Hunk Dori Bitters

Posted on 25 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hyde & Gay – Hunk Dori Bitters 25 October 2014 Here is another surprise that is up on eBay now. Another unlisted bitters! The pictures have been cleaned up a bit and have been taken from the eBay listing. Alerted by Frank … Continue reading →

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