Vintage Toronto Ads: Take a Gamble on Charles Stoneham

Corrupt politicians, shady stocks, and professional baseball did—why not you?

Today’s ad may be one of the least visually dazzling we’ve featured, but the man behind it didn’t lack for colour or controversy. Anyone interested in investing in northern Ontario mining stocks might have wanted a second opinion before dealing with Charles Stoneham. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1876, Stoneham entered the financial [...]

Economist: Taking the Dive

People work hard for their money, but they don’t make their money work hard for them. It’s time to fix that. Economist whips your income into shape with smart, practical advice. Photo by Shahram Sharif. Over the last week, those who followed the TSX must have reached for the Gravol. The index plunged 1,100 points, [...]

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Take a Gamble on Charles Stoneham

Economist: Taking the Dive