Tag Archives: John Odell

Skull Shaped Poison Bottles – A frightening favorite

Posted on 1 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

P O I S O N   –   P A T    A P P L ‘ D    F O R A skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two long bones crossed … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Highland Bitters and Scotch Tonic

Posted on 21 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

HIGHLAND BITTERS AND SCOTCH TONIC  21 July 2012 (R•110813) (R•111313) (R•112813 – Mansfield Medicine Book) (R•090516) “EUREKA. UNPARALLED SUCCESS of the WORLD-RENOWNED HIGHLAND BITTERS! Or, SCOTCH TONIC, The Greatest Remedy for all Diseases of the STOMACH, LIVER and BOWELS EVER … Continue reading →

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From Texas – Wm. Radam’s Microbe Killer

Posted on 12 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I developed a post yesterday on the wonderful graphics and associated material related to Hunts Remedy from Providence, Rhode Island. (Read: Fighting Skeleton and Beating off Death – Hunt’s Remedy). The symbolic skeleton, scythe, hour glass and patient using a bottle of Hunt’s … Continue reading →

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“Loaf of Bread” Demijohns

Posted on 29 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The ‘Loaf of Bread” demijohn bottles are a favorite of ours and especially my wife Elizabeth. If you see one at a show, and the condition is good, buy it fast because I have missed two (2) recently trying to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Bottles

Posted on 24 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thanksgiving Bottles – Digger Odell Publications 2008. This post is dedicated to John A. “Digger” Odell (October 30, 1948 – October 27, 2011) “On December 4, 1619, 38 English settlers arrived at Berkeley Hundred, which comprised about 8,000 acres (32 km≤) on … Continue reading →

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Sad News…John “Digger” Odell

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from John and Margie Bartley: It is with great sadness and regret that I send along the news of the passing today of John “Digger” Odell. In a call I received from John Wolf this afternoon, I understand arrangements … Continue reading →

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Kickapoo Indian Oil bottle pictures needed

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mr. Meyer, A friend of mine (Marianne Dow) who has been very helpful to me in my search for fruit jar images has suggested that I contact you for potential images of the Kickapoo Indian Oil bottle. I am not … Continue reading →

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