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Early 20th Century Advertising, Red Raven Splits Postcard

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Early 20th Century Advertising, Red Raven Splits Postcard
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Early 20th Century advertising postcard for Red Raven Splits aperient laxative water, hang over cure. "Papa Has A Headache". 3" W X 5 1/2" H.  Red Raven aperient water, was distributed in the United States by Duquesne Distribution Company of Pennsylvania from about 1899 to 1913, and then by the Red Raven Corporation until the 1930ʼs. A liquid laxative, Red Raven bottled in splits was sold by the case or individually primarily through liquor wholesalers and retailers. Duquesne claimed that they were the first producers of the “split” bottle form – basically a size that would hold enough purgative for one personal dose, about 1/5th of a quart. Supposedly, one dose of Red Raven cured headache, indigestion, gout, gall-stones, and any number of uncomfortable maladies caused by over-indulgence. It was marketed as a cure-all, but was basically a common saline laxative, with some sodium bicarbonate to settle the stomach. Additional sodium compounds may have acted as electrolytes, possibly helping the drinker remain hydrated, but abuse of saline laxatives could lead to serious dehydration and other maladies.”