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Texas Bitters List

Posted on 3 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

TEXAS BITTERS LIST 03 July 2013 (R•031416) (R•032719) (R•090219) This list is a work in progress. The intent is to document, research and list the very few known Texas Bitters. Hopefully more information and examples will be forthcoming. Read More: … Continue reading →

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The elusive Heidenheimer Bitters – Galveston, Texas

Posted on 3 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Heidenheimer Bitters – Galveston, Texas Sampson, Abraham and Isaac Heidenheimer Long-time Texas bottle collector Doyle Bailey recently sent me a very short list of Texas bitters (see Texas Bitters list) that noted a paper labeled,  Heidenheimer Bitters from Galveston, Texas. … Continue reading →

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The Dog and Cat Hospital bottle – Houston, Texas

Posted on 28 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS 28 June 2013 (R•082013) (R•032219) Wow, here is a bottle that just stopped me in my tracks when the images came in from long-time Texas bottle collector Doyle Bailey. I’m talking about the 5 1/4″ tall, … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Bitters – L. Eppstein & Son – Fort Worth, Texas

Posted on 27 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Heidelberg Phosphine Magenbitters L. Eppstein & Son Fort Worth, Texas Here is another bitters that long time Texas bottle collector Doyle Bailey turned me on to. Heidelberg Phosphine Magenbitters was put out by L. Eppstein & Son, Fort Worth, Texas. The amber … Continue reading →

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Crow’s Alligator Oil – Jefferson, Texas

Posted on 26 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CROW’S ALLIGATOR OIL JEFFERSON, TEX. Although Attakapans were adept at use of the bow and arrow, they were unerringly proficient at hurling the fish spear, so much so that the warriors could stab small fish but ten inches long at … Continue reading →

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The incredible Price’s Patent Texas Tonic

Posted on 26 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

PRICE’S PATENT TEXAS TONIC REPUBLIC OF TEXAS “A Purely Vegetable Medicine or Bitters” Ferdinand Meyer V with contributions by Doyle Bailey, Brad Seigler, Brandon DeWolfe, James Viguerie, Eric McGuire & Bob Skiles 26 June 2013 (Updated 29 & 31 August … Continue reading →

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Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery

Posted on 20 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery 20 June 2013 (R•112213 see bottom comment) Here is a weird one that is currently on ebay. A Doctor Briggs Worm Destroyer. This little puppy is as whittled as can be and … Continue reading →

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Arabian Bitters – One Thousand and One Nights

Posted on 8 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Did you know that there is an Arabian Bitters from Savannah? I wonder what the product name was inspired from? Arabian Nights? Or maybe from a horse or some mystical place? Maybe from a dance or Aladdin’s Lamp? Let’s see … Continue reading →

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What was here, Early Houston Advertisements – Part II

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What was here, Early Houston Advertisements – Part II 04 April 2013 U N D E R   M Y   F E E T Yesterday I started a series about ‘looking in my own back yard’ for Texas history … Continue reading →

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Allen’s Landing – Houston (not everything is new here) – Part I

Posted on 3 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Allen’s Landing – Houston (not everything is new here) – Part I 03 April 2013 H O U S T O N On Monday February 17, 1840 at the regular City Council meeting a resolution was passed authorizing Mayor Charles … Continue reading →

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