Discover the history of The National Cathedral School for Boys in this old advertisement from 1910. Learn more about the school and its founding in 1907.
Take a look back at Dr. Wyeth's 1911 advertisement, "I Make Sick Teeth Well," and explore the legacy of the doctor in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Plus, check out related articles about DC's power couples and more!
I was digging through old newspapers in the Library of Congress' Chronicling America archives and came across this from the Daily National Republican. It dates back to July 21st, 1864 and featured a rallying cry for Abraham Lincoln's re-election as President of the United States.
This is an odd advertisement from 1912 that wouldn't play well today. Read about the risks The Sargol Company took with their Flesh Builder treatment and why people were so attracted to it. Find out more about this strange advertisement here!
Explore the history of ice harvesting in Maine in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn about the Independent Ice Company, their customers, and the industry's eventual demise with the arrival of the refrigerator.
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!
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.
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!
Bull Durham cigarettes have a long history of being a favorite choice for many people. Read about how Charlie Sheen and Pete Rose would fit into the Bull Durham story.
Did you know that the Christian Heurich Brewing Company once ran an ad in the Washington Times where they suggested that beer was so healthy and nutritious that doctors should prescribe it to their patients? Read about this amazing ad from 1904!
