Record #:

3682

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Druggist Caleb Bradham concocted soft drinks at his New Bern store. One was called Brad's Drink, and in 1898, it became Pepsi Cola. Although he made millions, fluctuating sugar prices contributed to his bankruptcy in 1923.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 65 Issue 11, Apr 1998, p51-53, il

Subject(s):

Bradham, Caleb Davis, 1867-1934; Pepsi-Cola, Inc.--History; Pharmacists--New Bern; Soft drink industry--New Bern--History