A 1920 advertisement for Absorbine Jr. from the Wilbur F. Young Company–Absorbine was developed in 1892 to treat sore and lame horses–the human version, “Jr.” was introduced in 1903.
“It is a battle of muscles as much as brain. The big league ‘stars’ take care of their muscles, especially their ‘salary wings’ with Absorbine Jr.”
The ad quotes Johnson–and oddly, given the headline, “Joe Jackson, Cincinnati Nationals [sic].
Says Johnson:
“Absorbine Jr. is a first-class liniment and rub-down for tired muscles. I have used it myself to advantage and can heartily recommend it to ballplayers everywhere.”
Jackson says:
“I find Absorbine Jr. to be an excellent rub-down after violent exercise, and also a good liniment for loosening up stiff muscles.”
The W. F. Young Company is still producing animal care products and Absorbine Jr. is still produced–now by Clarion Brands.
Baseball History Daily 
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