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Washington Herald

Exploring the Cost of Tuition at Catholic University in 1910

May 6, 2026May 22, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Catholic University advertisement in the Washington Herald (1910)

Explore the cost of tuition at Catholic University in 1910 – you won’t believe it was only $75 per year! See related articles and learn more about D.C.’s forgotten history.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Catholic University, Washington Herald

A Look Back at Bass Ale in Washington, DC in 1911

May 6, 2026May 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Bass Ale advertisement in the Washington Herald - December 24th, 1911

A look back to 1911 when Bass Ale was available in Washington, DC. Learn about the Christmas Eve 1911 ad and see what beer is available now!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald

Sidwell Friends School in 1910: Photos and Notable Alumni

May 6, 2026May 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Friends School Country Club House advertisement in the Washington Herald (1910)

Sidwell Friends School has educated presidential children from Taft to Obama. Here is what the school looked like in 1910, plus a look at its most notable alumni including Charles Lindbergh, Gore Vidal, and Nancy Reagan.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald

A Look Back at The National Cathedral School for Boys: An Old Advertisement from 1910

May 6, 2026May 16, 2012 by ghostsofdc
The National Cathedral School for Boys advertisement in the Washington Herald - 1910

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.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald, Washington National Cathedral
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