Ko Nut coconut fat touted for cooking and medicine
An early 20th century advertisement extols Ko-Nut, a pure coconut product used in hospital cooking and external eczema treatment by Dr Henry O Marcy. It promotes Ko-Nut as a versatile fat for frying and lard replacement, priced at forty five cents for three rounds, and notes its heat tolerance and rancid resistance. The piece also surveys nearby garden produce and fruit displays near the main entrance.
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Henry O. Marcy
Man about Town and Market Prices in Aisles
A stream of grocery store notes praises California fruits like cherries and strawberries while noting rising strawberry demand in Manhattan. It lists prices for smoked meats, coffee promotions offering free pounds, and a fish counter with mackerel and other varieties. A Monday bargain display highlights corned beef spinach and halibut with delicatessen items featured daily.
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Herrick
California
Manhattan
Miss Helen Gould to visit Cambridge for reception and musical
The Cambridge Y M C A Women’s Auxiliary invites the public to welcome Miss Helen Gould on the 18th with a 3 to 5 pm reception at the association building parlors followed by a musical in Durrell hall. Notable committee members include Mrs Brandan and Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer among others aiding the honor.
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Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Helen Gould
Association
Durrell Hall
Cambridge
Brandan
Alice Freeman Palmer
B. R. Champlin
A. Bancroft
F. A. Hill
R. T. Howes
Miss Gould
Free Baptist Church Notes on Bible Life and Sermons
George E Needham renowned evangelist and Moody associate gave a strong lecture on The Bible and Spiritual Life last evening. Tomorrow morning the pastor will preach on Have Ye Received the Holy Ghost Since Ye Believed and the evening topic will be Some Modern Attitudes Toward the Bible. Evening service hour changed from 7 to 7 oclock.
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Free Baptist Church
George E. Needham
D. L. Moody
Cambridgeport Sees Local Lodges Meet and Notices
Washington Elm lodge of Good Templars held its first post-initiation meeting in Mt. Auburn hall with officers listed. Various community notices follow including a boy’s theft case, a priestly ordination, real estate transfer and a strawberry festival at the First Universalist church. A Glee Club concert at Pilgrim church features multiple soloists and the Rebekah sacred idyll finale.
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Washington
Matthew
Albert L. Mass
Reformatory
Harvard Council
R. A
Odd Fellows Hall
G. W. Bicknell
Bickford
Robson
Thelma Club
Amy Moulton
Magazine Street
Edith R. Lundgren
Allston Street
South Dakota
Oscar A. Lundgren
Ladies
McElroy
Pearl Street
Patrick L. Crayton
St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Church
Manchester
N. H
Everett Grebenstein
Pleasant Street
New York City
W. W. Phillips
Massachusetts Avenue
C. Houlder
Tremont Street
Boston
Charles P. Keith
Ward 4
Thorndike
Fred le Francis
Dee Island
Moosehead Lake
Fred
Ladies’ Glee Club
Pilgrim Church
Pilgrim Church Chorus
Rosabelle C. Temple
Glee Club
Anna Ellis Dexter
J. C. Bartlett
Geo, L. Parker
Sarah L. Coolidge
Lilla Litch
Rebekah
Toy Pistol Incident Spoils Gould Boy's Wood Chop
Yesterday morning a 16 year old boy William Gould was threatened with a toy pistol by a 12 year old upstairs resident, triggering a blank shot near his face. Gould sought hospital treatment to prevent possible lockjaw. Wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Chas R Lyman at No 3 Hancock Place featured music readings and gifts.
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William Gould
Fairmont Street
John Bheafe
Gould
Toye
Pleasant Street
Cambridge Hospital
Orice
Chas. R. Lyman
Hancock Place
Fern Foster
Promisin
Lottie Lyman
Maude L. Gay Wee
Eliot Gay
Death of George Cox Longtime Cambridge Press figure
George Cox, aged elder resident of this city, died at his Green Street home after a long illness. Born in St John New Brunswick he came to America as a child, worked in printing with brother James Cox, married in 1860, and served in Co C First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. Survived by widow and eight children, he was active in Post 56 G A R. Funeral from St Marys church with high Mass, interment Mt Auburn Watertown.
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George Cox
Green Street
St. John
N. B
Oston
Boston
James Cox
Cambridge
St. Mary's Church
Louis Carlow
George Mullett
Sailor Hats offer chic headwear at bargain prices
The nattiest, prettiest headpiece for girls is the sailor hat. Prices are listed: 49c white, brown and navy. 98c white rough straw with red and blue silk bands. 75c rough straw with black band. 98c Milan straw in black.
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Milan
Men’s Summer Jackets Offer Cool Comfort and Style
Handier garment than a summer coat, these jackets keep you cool and look sharp. Men’s black Alpaca Coats available in sizes 36 to 44, plus various styles and finishes. Blue serge skeleton coats feature fast colors and patched pockets, priced to suit men seeking practical, lightweight outerwear.
Royal Worcester Corsets and Handy Wind Screens Ad
A vintage ad describes Royal Worcester Corsets with styles 460 535 317 in various sizes and colors, praising fit and durability. It also promotes Handy Wind window screens to deter flies and mosquitoes, noting portable linen German net screens roll up for storage.
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Royal Worcester
Cooper Cooper Tea Packaging Innovation in India
London firm Cooper & Cooper developed one pound and one and a half pound tea packages sealed in tinfoil to preserve flavor and aroma during sea transport from India. This packaging approach underpins the success of their renowned tea.
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Cooper
Cooi
Cooper & Cooper
London
India
Sorosis Shoes Promise Style and Comfort in One
The problem inventors faced was blending good style with comfort. A look at the shoe shows evidence of success, and hundreds of thousands of women wear Sorosis, believing the brand delivers both style and comfort.
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Sorosis
Sorosis Shoes Prove Popular in Sales Testimony
Sorosis shoes sell at 3.50 a pair, with thousands sold and a high repeat-buy rate. The maker cites strong consumer testimony as the best proof, noting that most buyers have or will purchase another pair.
One Day Monday Housekeeper Sale Prices Slashed
One day only bargains on lace curtains towels and dress goods with drastic markdowns. Many items reduced for Monday only then prices rise Tuesday morning. Hosiery vests handkerchiefs hats and night robes offered at low prices to attract shoppers.
Summer Ribbon Market Offers Best Velvet Taffeta Ribbons
The ribbon department touts the best in stock with velvet effects and wide options for neck and rosettes. New 3 inch and 4 inch widths described as elegant and affordable, with taffeta ribbons in all colors at 25 cents per yard. Free bow-making service advertised for purchased ribbons.
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Charles James
Mass.ave
Imperial Patent
Maine
Fern
Walker’s
Delory
I. F. Olsson & Co., Art Dealers
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard Square
Levi Hawkes
Massachusetts Ave
Oinn
Bermuda
Miller Bros
Watchmakers & Jewellers
Mass
Ave
Cor
Essex St
Cambridgeport
Mass. Ave
Peerless Umbrella CO
Abo
Omirolte
R’s
Getty
Gol
Chobenle
Lee
J.H. Corcoran & Co
Eerry
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