An 1896 recording on Emile Berliner's Gramophone advertising Dr. Plant's Baking Powder, as spoken by George Graham, done in the style of an old-time street peddler.
Wonder if this was intended for playing in a large store. Quite alarming what harmful substances food could be adulterated with back then. A real glimpse into social history.
I love how at the end he seems to have run out of script to read but still has 30-40 seconds on the ad so just starts waffling and repeating stuff
I haven't found any mention of this "Dr. Plant's cream of tartar baking powder" Outside of this record, which also is not mentioned anywhere.
Drinking game idea: Take a drink every time he says the word "powder". (Be wary, you may experience alcohol poisoning or even choke!)
Wow. This is probably one of the oldest commercials ever recorded.
Agreed I never heard a commercial ad going back this far
@@timrobinson7373 That's amazing.
it makes biscuits that ya can eat
Wonder if this was intended for playing in a large store. Quite alarming what harmful substances food could be adulterated with back then. A real glimpse into social history.