"Prescription - September 28, 1896 - Becker Bros. Pharmacy - Elkader, Iowa."
(1979) Prescription - September 28, 1896 - Becker Bros. Pharmacy - Elkader, Iowa. Condition: Very Good Receipt measures 3 1/4" by 5 ". Becker Bros. opened their pharmacy in 1892 when John Becker bought the Whitney Bldg. The firm consisted
of John and Will Becker, a registered pharmacist. The February newspaper account of the opening noted that “The young men havefurnished their store with a neat outfit of counters and shelves done in cherry, which makes a handsome appearance. They are now prepared
for business with a fresh and complete stock of drugs, medicine, books, fancy articles, and groceries and respectfully solicit a share of the business in town and the surrounding country. Price: On Auction
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