The barrels in the general store were used to carry wine, juice, rum, and sometimes tea. Merchants and storekeepers used these barrels to ship goods on boats and trains. They were also for sale in the general store as containers used to store goods.

This picture was taken in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It was taken from a rooftop by one of the Prowse Brothers. The wagons were delivering goods to the general stores like cod, fruit and vegetables.

In the 1900s, manufacturers of remedies said that some medicines cured medical conditions that they didn't actually cure. One type of medicine that said it cured more then it really did was herb juice.

Back in the 1900's, ladies would often wear hats. Hats were fairly expensive. For that reason, a lady wouldn't buy a new hat for every season. Instead, she might just buy a new ribbon for it. Ladies would wear their hats to special occasions, such as weddings or church.

Suspenders were used by boys and men in the 1900's to hold up their pants, so you can see they were important. Suspenders were used in different jobs, too. There was a special kind for police and even a designer suspender. Another word for suspender is "brace."