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Remarkable! Sale of Coffees Which Compels Attention ONLY TWO OF THESE SALES A YEAR

The New York herald. · Page seq23

Editorial context

This advertisement from R. H. Macy & Co., published in the New York Herald on October 3, 1920, promotes the retailer's biannual coffee sale. Detailing in-house roasting on the store's fifth floor, the ad lists seven distinct proprietary coffee blends and grades offered in bean, pulverized, or granulated formats: Macy's Best Coffee, "44" Coffee, "Red Star" Brand Coffee, "Genesta" Brand Coffee, "Vienna" Brand Coffee, "Sultana" Brand Coffee, and "Hacienda" Brand Coffee.

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Macy's

R.H. Macy & Co. Herald Square, B'way, 34th to 35th St. United States Food Administration License No. X-1255,983 Fifth Floor MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY FILLED

REMARKABLE!

Sale of Coffees

Which Compels Attention

ONLY TWO OF THESE SALES A YEAR

Macy's Coffee Specialties

Macy's COFFEES are roasted fresh every day in our own plant by the most up-to-date and best machinery known to the industry. We blend all our Coffees and offer our patrons at each price pure, delicious Coffee of the best grade it is possible to procure at that price.

Sold in bean, pulverized or granulated form unless otherwise stated.

| | Sale Prices | | --- | --- | | Macy's Best Coffee—A blend of the finest coffees obtainable; our usual price, 63c pound. | 1 lb. container, 54c25 lb. sack (bean), $13.24 | | “44” Coffee—Heavy bodied, with a full and rich fragrance. A most suitable after dinner coffee; usually 52c pound. | 1-lb. tin, 44c5-lb. tin, $2.1425 lb. sack (bean), $10.39 | | “Red Star” Brand Coffee—Our most popular brand—fragrant, full bodied and mellow; a rich coffee for breakfast; usually 54c pound. | 1 lb. carton, 38c5 lb. carton (bean), $1.8425 lb. sack (bean), $8.89 | | “Genesta” Brand Coffee—Finer than so-called Mocha and Java blends at much higher prices; usually priced 52c pound. | 1 lb. carton, 34c5 lb. carton (bean), $1.6425 lb. sack (bean), $7.94 | | “Vienna” Brand Coffee—Rich and delicious blend of best South American coffee; usually 49c pound. | 1 lb. carton, 32c5 lb. carton (bean), $1.5425 lb. sack (bean), $7.59 | | “Sultana” Brand Coffee—Choice selection of high-grade South American coffee; usually 47c pound. | 1 lb. carton, 29c5 lb. carton (bean), $1.3925 lb. sack (bean), $6.84 | | “Hacienda” Brand Coffee—A good, sound, rich, satisfying coffee of absolute purity; a delicious, mild coffee for breakfast. Our reg. price 44c pound. | One Pound Bags, BEAN ONLY, 27c |

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Public rights statementThis material was originally published in the United States in 1920 and is believed to be in the public domain in the United States. Source: The New York herald., 1920-10-03, page seq23, via https://www.loc.gov/item/sn83045774/1920-10-03/ed-1/. Repastory is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York herald. or its current owner. Rights may vary outside the United States.

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  • Macy'sbrand · advertiser of the sale of coffees
  • Coffeetopic · commodity promoted in the sale

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Cross-reference note on page 24

For Our Remarkable Sale of Coffees See Our Grocery Ad. on Page 23

The New York herald. · Page seq24 · View context source ↗

Source evidence: For Our Remarkable Sale of Coffees See Our Grocery Ad. on Page 23

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