April 24, 2024
Prohibition Prescription Doctor Whiskey Antique Pharmacy Bar 1924 Beach Lake PA
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Prohibition Prescription Doctor Whiskey Antique Pharmacy Bar 1924 Beach Lake PADescriptionWelcome&Thank You for Shopping In the USA!A beautiful original 1924 Prohibition Prescription for Whiskey...Oi (pint)...Sig - Zii q 4 hrs (2 ounces every 4 hours)! This prescription was used for a short period of time during the Prohibition, between 1924 and 1925. Also, the majority of prescriptions were for frumenti, so whiskey scripts are not as prevalent. Please see photos!From the days of Al Capone, speakeasies and moonshine this was the only legal way to drink liquor in the US!The whiskey was prescribed for John F. Dalton, of Beach Lake, PA, by Dr. Frederick Lobb, of Hawley, PA, on August 15, 1924, and was filled the same day by Pharmacist, Charles H. Freethy, of Hawley, PA.It was issued by the Treasury Department and is printed on fancy, beautiful paper, that was also used for U.S. currency. In the center is the old Treasury Seal with the Latin inscription, "Thesaur. Amer. Septent. Sigil.". When you hold this prescription up to the light When you hold this prescription up to the light PROHIBITION is watermarked , as with the metal strips that are used in U.S. bills today, the graphics are GREAT!The prescription measures 6 1/2" x 4 3/8", has one fold, light corner wear and a spindle hole, otherwise, condition is excellent...a beautiful 1
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