Posts Filed Under: 1910s

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Historicist: “The Bull in a China Shop Had Nothing on This Cow”

One cow's Sunday morning adventure along the streets of Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 17th, 12:00 pm

Meet a Toronto Mayor: Tommy Church

A populist who never met a hand he wouldn't shake.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 10th, 2:15 pm

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Meet a Toronto Mayor: Horatio Hocken

A social reformer who championed an underground transit system decades before the subway was built.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 6th, 4:10 pm

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Historicist: The Woodbine Hotel Fire

A fatal blaze in March 1914 increased calls for stronger building inspections and fire prevention methods.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 12th, 12:10 pm

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Happy Centennial, Royal Ontario Museum!

One hundred years ago today, the museum opened its doors.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 19th, 8:56 am

Historicist: Kit’s Kingdom

The story of Kathleen Blake Coleman, pioneering female journalist and war correspondent.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Birth of Leaside

How a railroad planned a community around its expansion plans a century ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 8th, 4:15 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Slaughtering the Price of Glasses

Taking the low ground when it comes to low prices.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 5th, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Scared Stiff by Scotch

Could Buchanan's Black & White induce terror?

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 29th, 11:45 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Save Money at the Sheffield Lunch

A thrifty downtown diner encouraged efficiency among its clientele.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 8th, 1:15 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: How to Light Up a Policeman’s Face

Instead of arguing with the law, hand them a fine cigar.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 13th, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Invents: Buckley’s Mixture

Soothing cold and cough sufferers, and tasting awful, since 1919.

By Jamie Bradburn • Lead photo by Nancy PaivaOct. 24th, 10:30 am

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Historicist: More News of Toronto

The conclusion of a two-part look at a nearly forgotten Toronto newspaper.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 7th, 12:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Everyone’s Proud to Serve Jersey Farm Sausage

Who could resist such a scrumptious treat, especially after a war has ended?

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 5th, 11:30 am

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“The Greatest Marine Disaster in History”

How Torontonians learned about the Titanic disaster a century ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 13th, 9:30 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: April Showers Bring Free Trousers

Two springtime approaches to foisting free pants on the public.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 10th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Dr. Blosser’s Discovery

Smoke herbs to alleviate ailments of the nose and throat!

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 13th, 1:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Clean, Rich Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer

But was it a hipster brew a century ago?

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 3rd, 12:00 pm