香港華字日報 1903-08-14

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lausanching
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Tue, 08/25/2026 - 09:07

This advertisement was first seen in the Chinese newspaper in 1912. So, it may be assumed that this product was introduced that year while it was first commercialized 30 years ago 

Regarding the date of introduction, an early advertisement of Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil (with trademark) can be viewed in the Hong Kong Telegraph on 2 January 1892 here (scroll to Page 4). Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. were the sole agents of the product in Hong Kong & China, likely commencing from December 1886.

Further Sources

  1. Science History Institute & Museum & Library: https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-man-with-a-fish-on-his-back/
  2. Grace's Guide to British Industrial History: https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Scott_and_Bowne