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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
2
The article argues modern architects favor original mantelpiece value over coverings. It notes strict hygiene discourages dust-collecting drapes and suggests wooden mantel coverings extending beyond the shelf for varied, tasteful accents. Heavier materials are preferred for a richer look.
Readers can transform a rough frame into a decorative piece with sheet copper or pewter and tacks. Emphasize the front and sides with a bordered embossed pattern and a central old dragon motif. Those preferring silk or brocade should match the tone to existing sofa fabrics to harmonize the room.
The piece blends home décor tips with a whimsical Daily Short Story about a fairy and a man of letters. They discuss patronizing views, size shifts, and moral warnings, ending with the fairy restoring him and departing as a housemaid enters.
A long church notices page lists service times for Agur Chapel Humbird’s Addition Trinity M. E. Church South First Church Christian Scientist Cumberland Circuit M. P. Church and many others. It covers Sunday School missionary programs sermons communion baptisms prayer meetings and Holy Week services across numerous congregations including St. Mark's St. Patrick's St. Mary's Emanuel Episcopal and First Baptist with ministers Rev. A. Lee Barret Rev. H. A. Brown Rev. Wilbur M. Snyder Rev. McAllister Rev. Black Rev Moore Rev Cox and others.
The menu describes an oyster luncheon with fried oysters in olive oil and notes Brussels sprouts are tender and high in flavor. It highlights a date salad as a real treat, instructions to rinse sprouts in cold water, and serving options with butter, salt, pepper, or sauces.
A vintage menu lists Tomato Bisque Fried Oysters Creamed Potatoes Blanched Brussels Sprouts Cornmeal Muffins Date Salad and Tea, offering a likely midcentury luncheon spread.
Some prefer oysters fried in olive oil rather than butter or deep fat. The olive oil yields a distinct flavor. Fried oysters may be served with mushrooms, placed on broiled or stewed mushrooms in brown gravy, and seasoned with cayenne and lemon.
Instructions describe removing wilted leaves from sprouts, trimming stock near the head, soaking in salted cold water for an hour, draining, then boiling in ample water with salt. Boil rapidly for fifteen to twenty minutes based on texture.
A recipe directs mixing a cup and a half of yellow cornmeal with flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Beat two eggs, add a half pint of cream, combine with the dry ingredients, beat three minutes, fold in stiff egg whites, and bake in small gem pans in a moderate oven.
A simple vegetarian dish combines stuffed dates with chopped celery and nut meats placed on lettuce leaves. Grapefruit pulp adds fresh tang while mayonnaise dresses the arrangement for serving.
Rainproof tulle, usually seen as perishable, is now made durable by a special process. It resists rain and damp without wrinkling and does not bag under heated conditions.
Massachusetts marks Prosperity Day with commercial groups statewide planning events. The Governor will address a meeting on improved business conditions in Boston tonight.
Advertisement notes a special price on a yellow car from Deal Brothers' Milling Company. Promotion appears on Front Street, with the snippet "ON TRACK" and worded as a storefront ad.
Vancouver physician Dr C E Heard will answer What Is the Soul next Sunday at 3 pm at Liberty Theatre. All are invited with free seating and no collection.
Dr. C. B. Heard of Vancouver B C speaks on What Is the Soul at 3 p m Sunday in the Liberty Theatre under I B S A auspices. Heard is known for science and Bible harmonizing lectures. Doors open free to all and many are expected.
The Go-to-Church campaign started in Chicago two months ago has expanded to Salt Lake City Texas and areas south east and west Palm Sunday activities are planned with heavy campaigns via newspapers and personal calls. Congregations are expected to grow nationwide as churches participate in the movement.
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