A Prescription for Beer

1900s, Christian Heurich Brewing Company

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Christian Heurich Brewing Company advertisement in the Washington Times - June 24th, 1904 — Christian Heurich Brewing Company advertisement in the Washington Times – June 24th, 1904

Who wouldn’t want a doctor to prescribe them beer? What an excellent doctor, promoting the “appetizing, nourishing, strengthening, and general upbuilding results” of delicious beer.

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