Description: In the early 1900's, Claude Hatcher ran a grocery store in Columbus, Georgia. He sold lots of Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola. Because of his high sales, he wanted a discount from the Coca Cola salesman. Coca Cola refused, so Claude said "you've sold your last bottle of Coca Cola here". Mr. Hatcher developed first, a ginger ale in 1905, and then Chero-Cola. Coca Cola sued, and he had to take the word "Cola" out of the name, so Chero sales plummeted. In 1924, the name was changed to Nehi, after producing some flavors, called Nehi, Claude's favorite fruit flavors. The company did very well with Nehi flavors, soon outselling Chero Cola. In 1930, they were selling close to 4 million cases a year. However, the Great Depression was almost disaster for the company, as they only sold 1 million cases in 1933. In the late 1940's Chero-Cola formula was reformulated and the new name was RC Cola and Diet Rite. On the face, this bottle states, "NEHI Beverages Minimum Contents 7 fluid ounces". On the bottom edge, "NEHI Columbus, Ga.". This bottle was probably made by the Owens Bottle Company of Toledo, Ohio. On the bottom is, " Design Pat'd Mar. 3, 25". This bottle maker was only in business from 1911-1929. This 7 oz bottle is in good looking condition. The bottle is 8 1/2" tall. The bottle has bright embossed graphics. There is 3 lines of case wear, and a slight chip on the mouth of the bottle, as shown. Shipping for this rare condition bottle will be only $9.00 anywhere in the U.S. for 2-4 day mail. If you like more of my many asst. bottles, I will ship up to 4 more FREE with your new NEHI bottle.
Price: 3 USD
Location: Powder Springs, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-17T22:02:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: NEHI
Volume: 7 oz.
Color: Clear
Bottle Type: Soda
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
