Old Quaker Booze

Once upon a time, thanks to Schenley liquors, you could get as wasted as old Ben Franklin (note: not a Quaker, just partied with them), in the manner of this Curly-Howard-lookalike above. Then you'd be "feeling your Quaker Oats."

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 25, 2015
Category: History | Historical Figure | Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings | 1930s | Alcohol

Comments

I always thought Quakers didn't drink. Ben Franklin, on the other hand, was know for his debauchery.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 07/25/15 at 08:44 AM

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