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Posted In May 11, 2012

Think It Over, Mr. Careless Husband advertisement in the Washington Times - September 26th, 1911
Anachronistic Advertising from 1906: S.S. Shedd & Bro. Gas Ranges
Check out this anachronistic advertisement from 1906 for gas ranges by S.S. Shedd & Brothers. Read the story and see the ad to delve into a bit of Washington, D.C., history!
Arnold's India Pale Ale advertisement in the Washington Times - December 16th, 1906
An Ode to Charles Jacobson, Washington Financier & Brewer
Discover the story of Charles Jacobson, a Washington financier and brewer who owned the Arlington Bottling Company in 1906. Learn more about his life and his accomplishments in this blog post from Ghosts of DC.
Burrojaps Shoes advertisement in the Washington Times - June 18th, 1912
A Look Back at a 1912 Advertisement from the Washington Times
Take a look back at an advertisement from the Washington Times from June 18th, 1912. See a snapshot of Walter Johnson's 33 wins and the Red Sox winning the World Series that year. Enjoy a piece of Washington history!
Washington's Joe Judge sliding at home
Highlighting an Old Local Baseball Hero: Joe Judge
Learn about Joe Judge, Washington's first baseman for almost 18 seasons starting in 1915 up until 1932. Joe was a fine ball player, batting .300 or higher in nine seasons and set a number of American League records. Read about his career and his embrace of the city of Washington.

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