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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!
Queen Liliuokalani, last royal ruler of Hawaii (1917)
View of 5 Dupont Circle NW where President William H. Taft once lived. FOR RENT signs are taped into the first floor windows. Image also includes partial views of 4 and 6 Dupont Circle.
Think It Over, Mr. Careless Husband advertisement in the Washington Times - September 26th, 1911
Think It Over, Mr. Careless Husband advertisement in the Washington Times – September 26th, 1911

Check out this ridiculously anachronistic advertisement from 1906. The one above, and below are, for gas ranges by S.S. Shedd and Brothers located at 432 9th St. NW (now where the FBI building stands).

S.S. Shedd & Bro. Co. advertisement in the Washington Times - September 26th, 1906
S.S. Shedd & Bro. Co. advertisement in the Washington Times – September 26th, 1906
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