Looking Back on Natick Ads from 1891

This advertisement for gas stoves was placed in the July 17, 1891 edition of the Natick Bulletin. Click on the photograph to the right to get a closer look, or read the text below.

Whether or not you agree that housekeeping is "a pleasure" or you believe "the housewife" enjoys cooking on it even when it's hot weather, you must agree that this this blast from the past is interesting to see. $1.50? Not bad.

The following is the text from the advertisement:

Housekeeping a Pleasure When a Gas Stove is Used.

The Natick Gas Company have sold during the past two weeks 12 Gas Cooking Stoves, and orders are still coming in.

Gas is cheaper and better than coal and the housewife really takes delight in preparing meals even in the hottest weather.

Until August 1st Supply Pipes will be put on any existing line of mains Free of Cost.

Gas Stoves will be furnished from $1.50 upwards. A full line on exhibition at our new sales room on Summer Street. A trial will be given and if the stove is not all that is claimed, the Company will remove with expense. Short extensions of mains will be made upon request.