In the Paper / 14.09.2013
September 14th, 1913: Mazie the Motor Maid
Exactly one hundred years ago today, this was in the Washington Herald. ...
This is a page from the Washington Herald, published on February 5th, 1922. It shows a number of D.C. hardware stores selling Buffalo Paints. ...
Old Ads & Classifieds / 01.03.2013
Christian Heurich: Home Brew Beer
Who doesn't love beer. It's Friday! This is an advertisement from the Washington Herald on Saturday, February 7th, 1914. ...
Going to an Inaugural Ball this weekend? The austerity of Obama's second mirrors the desires articulated by newly elected President Woodrow Wilson. Take a look at the front page of the Washington Herald on Friday, January...
In the Paper / 22.11.2012
November 29th, 1906: Happy Thanksgiving
Here is an appropriate newspaper front page. This is from The Washington Herald on Thursday, November 29th, 1906 ...
How are you liking the "In The Paper" posts? Check out this page from The Washington Herald on Monday, December 20th, 1920. The "Merchant of Venice" performed by Gonzaga students and a Mardi Gras-themed inaugural ball...
Old Ads & Classifieds / 09.08.2012
A Chevy Chase Home for $500 Down
Do you live in Chevy Chase? Was your down payment $500? I think it's safe to say that's off by a factor of around 200. Either you find this extremely amusing or slightly depressing. That amount...
October 4th? That seems really late. Holy sh*t ...
Old Ads & Classifieds / 18.05.2012
Bass Ale For Christmas Eve 1911
Did you know Bass Ale was available in Washington back in 1911? I did not. Well, it would be only for another...
Old Ads & Classifieds / 18.05.2012
To See Fairlawn Means a Lot
This is an advertisement for new development and real estate across the Eastern Branch, near Anacostia. Click on the ad for...
Cool. I love these. The Gonzaga one was quite popular with readers as was the St. Albans ad. This is Sidwell Friends...
If you went to St. Albans, you will probably find this fascinating. If you know someone that went there, send...