View of an advertising card for E.A. Pickard, with an advertisement for Hire's root beer. Card depicts children encircling a glass of root beer. Printed on front: "Hires rootbeer always brings health. Copyrighted 1894. The Charles E. Hires Co." Printed on back: "Think two thinks when choosing drinks and Hires' rootbeer will link your thinks. It's sparkling, exhilarating & refreshing. Delicious, pure and wholesome. Purifies the blood, tickles the palate. A pleasure and a tonic. It is the health and happiness of childhood. The joy and comfort of old age. 25 cts. a package makes 5 gallons. Sold by all dealers. Send a 2 cent stamp for beautiful picture cards to the Charles E. Hires Co. Philadelphia, Pa. The Oriental Pharmacy. E.A. Pickard, pharmacist. 609 Congress Street, East, cor. Chene."