Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
What was once a patent medicine for "tired brains" and "seasickness" is now a hipster cocktail ingredient.
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What was once a rope became some dope then lately back to rope: All hail So. Dakota.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/08/16 at 09:59 AM
My grandma had no need for fancy patent medicines - turpentine and/or Witch Hazel for was good enough for anything that ailed you.
Posted by KDP on 02/08/16 at 11:50 AM
http://www.medicinenet.com/potassium_acid_phosphate-oral/article.htm
This is still in use medicinally today for certain ailments, based on the link provided above.
This is still in use medicinally today for certain ailments, based on the link provided above.
Posted by Kyle Morgan on 02/08/16 at 12:11 PM
Franklin's Fountain still uses 'em(if it's the same kind):
http://www.franklinfountain.com/menu/from-the-fountain/
this place is great. they only have a candlestick phone
http://www.franklinfountain.com/menu/from-the-fountain/
this place is great. they only have a candlestick phone
Posted by S.Norman on 02/08/16 at 09:23 PM
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Category: Patent Medicines, Nostrums and Snake Oil | Nineteenth Century | Alcohol