I recently had some trouble also, I solved the problem by accessing the forum through Firefox instead of Safari. Don't know if this will help you but it's worth a try.
Steve
It was a cool morning so I spent some time at the dump. Only got a few common inks, a couple large Vaseline, an unembossed amber chemical or medicine bottle with unusual(at least to me) mold seams and a cool Okland Chemical Co H2O2 bottle. Also got what appears to be an Ivory ring about 2 7/8"...
Madpaddla,
Three cheers for the assessment of the "Hobby" and you are not alone in learning not to be selfish from the people on this forum. I think I hooked another digger today. His first day digging he didn't find any quality bottles but he found a honey hole of china/porcelain doll heads...
Warren,
Heerre is the only SS Coke I have it's from Orangeburg S.C.. Not sure how it ended up in University Place ( Lincoln) Nebraska. I have tumbled it but only enough to clean it, the case wear scrapes are still evident. I thought it was interesting the ROOT was double imprinted on the...
The next is one of my favorite local druggist bottles embossed J. E. Hursey, Druggist, University Place, NEB. I have several different sizes that I've had for years but this one came out of the dirt today. If the picture isn't really clear what you see to the left of the writing is the head of...
The first is a clear, about 7" tall embossed on one side:
ZEMO FOR ECZEMA
F.W.ROSE MEDICINE CO.
ST. LOUIS.
The opposite side embossed:
ZEMO FOR PIMPLES
AND ALL DISEASES OF THE
SKIN AND SCALP.
Cap,
I'm sure I speak for many people on this forum when I say your words are full of wisdom and when you share them with us your knowledge is a gift to all.
Steve
Nice start! In an earlier thread you said "... even if they aren't worth anything", the value or worth lies in how you feel about the bottle, if others are impressed that's a bonus. Just what is it that attracts us to this hobby? is it the feel of the smooth yet crude surfaces? Is it the...
I am very interested in joining the "BIG DIG" The weekend after the 4th of July would be best for me but I may be flexible. Keep us posted on the progress of dates etc. Thanks for the work in organizing this.
Steve