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Exploring the Charlatanism of Dr. Clark Johnson and His Indian Blood Syrup
Explore the life of Dr. Clark Johnson, a charlatan who sold the miracle cure-all Indian Blood Syrup. See pictures of old bottles, read instructions and more!
ROCKVILLE! The Sunday Herald advertisement
Check Out this Amazing Advertisement from 1890 for the Washington Monument in Rockville!
Check out this amazing advertisement from 1890 for the Washington Monument in Rockville! Come take a look and see the amazing views this monument has to offer.
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Exploring a 1906 Real Estate Ad from the Washington Times
Take a step back in time and explore an old real estate advertisement from the Washington Times from 1906. Click through to read the ad close up and learn more.
Rambler Bicycles advertisement in the Washington Times - July 31st, 1895
Exploring Biking in the District: WABA, Capital Bikeshare, and a Rambler Bicycles Ad from 1895
Take a look back at bicycling in DC with a vintage 1895 Rambler Bicycles ad, and see how far biking in the district has come with Capital Bikeshare and WABA.
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A Look Back at a 1917 Budweiser Ad in the Washington Times
Take a look back at this 1917 Budweiser advertisement from the Washington Times. With the beginning of Prohibition the following year, it's interesting to see how far we've come and that you can now drink your beer from a Ghosts of DC stein or pint glass.
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Uncovering the Development of Chevy Chase in 1918
Explore the development of Chevy Chase in Washington, D.C. in 1918, just after Armistice Day. Discover the new homes, rising prices, and the impact of the war on the area with this exploration of Fulton R. Gordon's plans for the area.
Congress Heights advertisement - May 17th, 1902 (Washington Times)
A Look at Congress Heights in 1902: An Advertisement from the Washington Times
Take a look back in time to 1902 and explore Congress Heights with this advertisement from the Washington Times. Read through the whole thing and be amazed!
Brookland homes advertisement in the Washington Post - May 10th, 1925
A Look Back at Brookland Homes Advertised in the Washington Post in the Mid 1920s
Take a look back in time to the mid-1920s and see what Brookland homes were advertised in the Washington Post. Get a glimpse of the original ad and compare it to today's view of the sample homes!
Glover Park homes advertisement in Washington Post - October 14th, 1928
A Look Back at a Glover Park Home from the Late 1920s
Take a look back in time with this nostalgic advertisement for homes in Glover Park, Washington from the late 1920s. See the same home today on Google Street View.
Real estate advertisement from 1920 (Washington Times)
A Look at Real Estate Prices in 1920 Washington with an Advertisement from the Washington Times
Check out this advertisement from the Washington Times in 1920 that makes a strong argument for Washingtonians to buy their own apartment, with rent of only $42.50! Read on to learn more about it.

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