Source: The Richmond Dispatch-July 9, 1857

Location: Richmond, Virginia

 

Page: 4

RICHMOND SODA WATER AND BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENT.--It is a fixed fact that the only genuine article of BOTTLE (sic) SODA WATER, made in this city, is put up by M. McCORMACK, who flatters himself that he is able to complete with any manufacturer, either North or South, having been engaged in the business for the last nine years.
  He is now conducting the above business in all its branches for Mr. Wm. P. LADD, and takes this method of informing his numerous friends and the patrons of his old establishment, that nothing on his part shall be wanted to sustain its former reputation.
  Pointing FingerTo prevent imposition, be sure to call for "McCORMACK'S SODA WATER."
  Pointing FingerSODA WATER, ALE, and PORTER delivered in all parts of the city, free of charge.
  Pointing FingerAll orders from city of (sic) country customers promptly attended to.  Address
 
                                                                                      WM. P. LADD, Pearl st., and No. 308 Broad st.