Miserable clerk wins a lucky raise in a cafe misadventure
Paponal pleads for a raise to help his ailing mother and debts. After a brutal rebuff at the office he descends into a drunken night, then confronts his tyrant Bauce in a fashionable restaurant. Bauce grants a $50 salary and hires him as assistant, urging discretion and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestin
Mr. Pauce
Mr. Bauce
Mr. Bance
Mr. Rbance
Paponal
Mr. Raucelle
Mr. Prance
Nestor Bauce
Bauce
Did fashions start at the top in dress trends
The article quotes an importer and a dressmaker on how fashion trends begin at the headdress and cascade to hats, gowns, and accessories. It notes color schemes like purple and cerise, bright greens, and jet ornaments as evolving through hair and hat trends, linking headwear to overall style.
Domestic Science Recipes for Lamb Side Dishes and Salads
Two pounds neck of lamb cut in pieces with onion and tomatoes slow cooked, then served with potatoes lyonnaise and boiled spinach. French salad uses endive stuffed with Rocque Fort cheese marinated in French dressing, red pepper rings, and lettuce. Caramel pie offered as substitute for caramel pudding.
Governor Declares December 26 a Holiday
Governor Goldsborough announced December 26 will be a legal holiday, with the period starting Friday and extending to Monday to avoid a workday between Christmas and Sunday. Private secretary A. W. Lockard resigns to join an advertising firm. successor not yet chosen. The job pays $2,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
A. W. Lockard
Opportunity in J. M. Cook & Son Co stock at par
A Meritorious security managed by well known business figures seeks subscriptions. J. M. Cook & Son Co Incorporated confectionery firm has seven years of operation and a small stock issue offered at $100 per share. In person or by mail subscriptions accepted. Contact Cumberland phone 486 R or Economy Meyersdale PA or Ey F. Gilpin Cumberland MD Arlington Hotel. Hours 10 am to 2 pm. November 19 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cook & Son Co., Incorporated
Cumberland
Meyersdale
Ey F. Gilpin
Arlington Hotel
Unclaimed Letters in Cumberland Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed for the Cumberland Maryland Post Office for the period ending November 28 include many names such as Miss Mary Brailler W S Arowhall Samuel Butler Walter Horne Dr Ernest S Bradford Miss Ellen Broad Water Mrs Lizzie Brooks Rev and Mrs S Codman Mrs Virgil Carrier Giambattisti Di Carlo Miss Edith M Clutes S F Dashiell Mrs Jeanette Fannen James L Finning J N Fisher Mrs Ford Charles Fries E F Fuller Mrs James Fultz W H Damm Mrs May Farey J M Jones Miss Irene Hibler W M Larey Dr J F Laing Mrs Chas Lindberg Miss Margaret Leonard Laard Leoh ner Miss Burdetta Martin Mrs Anna Belle Mason Mrs Lariie Helatti Miss Eva Harrison Tertind Niela R F Pellman Miss Grace Portness Mrs F C Sarriel Preston Scott Frank Sheets Miss Maude Siler Alta Smith Earl Smith Mrs A M Stachlings J M Somerville Joseph Taylor Miss Arrotta Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Mary Brailler
W. S. Arowhall
Samuel Butler
Walter Horne
Ernest S. Bradford
Ellen Broadwater
Lizzie Brooks
S. Codman
Virgil Carrier
Giambattisti di Carlo
Edith M. Clutes
S. F. Dashiell
Jeanette Fannen
James L
State Senator Emmert Rallies, Remains Critically Ill
Hagerstown Maryland December 1 State Senator Samuel Emmert who has been critically ill for several days rallied last night and was able to take nourishment. For the last few days he was semi conscious, but yesterday he was able to talk to those at his bedside. His condition remains grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Samuel Emmert
Ford Automobiles Arrive at Windsor Garage for 1915 Models
The Windsor Garage on South George Street receives a large shipment of 1915 Ford automobiles including touring cars runabouts coupélets and delivery wagons. Potential buyers are invited to view the new models and arrange demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
South George Street
Ford
Coupon Offer Ad Teases Limited Supply and 10 Cent Office
An editorial page ad invites readers to cut a coupon and send 10 cents to receive a “complete record” of facts about Europe to date. It promises limited supply and urges immediate action.
Man Reflects on Cigar Habits and Self-Discipline
In a brief remark the interviewee says he does not keep books on his smoking but follows two rules. He never smokes while sleeping and avoids any cigars but a pure toffee variety. The second rule is meant to be followed strictly by smoking only toffee cigars.
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Timetable
Frostburg to Cumberland and Cumberland to Frostburg schedules list hourly departures from 6:00 a m to 11:00 p m with stops at Eckhart Red Hill Long's Park Clarysville Narrows Park and Baltimore Street plus reverse runs to Westernport Lonaconing and Frostburg and connections at Frostburg Superintendent TH Taylor notes the last cars midnight and daily operation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frostburg
Eckhart
Red Hill
Long
Treet
Cumberland
Baltimore Street
Narrows Park
Long's
Clarysville
Westernport
Borden Shaft
Blakes
Midland
Lonaconing
Meofeow
Bagton
Reynolds
Franklin
Frostbu
Wee -Ert
Berdenaint
Westernne
Frostuung
O. TH. Taylor
Train Schedules and Stops Across Regions 1914
A fragmented timetable notes seasonal train departures and routes from Philadelphia and New York to various points including Durbin Chambersburg Westminster and Davis. The entries are partial with times like 2 10 A M 8 17 A M 7 00 A M and 1 40 P M. The text references multiple destinations and a Sunday exception but details are incomplete.
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Sch
Bal Te Gotsyephia
New Y
Anaes
Durbin
Deuy
Ohigasore
Chambersburg
Westminster
Asa
Ey Kaa Davis
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Frederick Boutet
McMullen Bros
of Ladies’ High
Hver
Child’s Navy
Sesme
Senator Emmert
Coats For
Ford Automobiles
Me Hat Shop
North Center Street
Phipps and Gage
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland, Maryland
S. E. Kline
J. E. Harrison
S. Cumberland
Mark Twain
Citizen Club
Wilmot
W. T. Wolford & Son
the Cigar Men
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland & Westernport Ctric Railway
Estern
Maryland Railways
McMullen
Louis Stein
North Centre St
Harbauch’s
Stationery Post
Cari Sanddlegenmer Tobacco
Jooks
Evening Press
Price
Cumberlane Press Certisement
Wagol
Kelso’s
Liberty Street
Washington, D. C
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