Tiny Advertisement
By 1904, Almanacs came in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Take for instance this rather small and adorable version by the Piso Company. Not only is it filled with valuable information about postal rates, moon phases, and a cure for consumption, but it was also a convenient “little” dual-purpose advertisement.
The front cover promoted the Piso Company, a manufacturer of patent medicines, while the back cover promoted the E. S. Anthony Company of Fall River.
Edward S. Anthony owned and operated a highly successful apothecary from 1878 until his death in January 1900, however, the business continued as the Anthony Pharmacy until it ceased operations circa 1918.
This tiny pocketbook is almost 120 years old and has survived in a fine state of preservation.
Do you still use an Almanac?