Advertising can reveal much about the times during which an ad was placed. In early Perth County newspapers, ads described job opportunities, real estate for sale, and stray animals. By far, the majority of ads were placed by local businesses, but not far behind were ads for what we could only describe today as “snake…
Pieces of the past: Advertising
SubmittedMay 16, 2024 @ 9:00 amListowel Banner, Pieces of the Past
An ad taken from the archives of The Stratford Daily Beacon for “pink pills”, thought to help alleviate blood disorders. (Contributed photo)