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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
3
Instructions for four loaf bread with warm milk yeast and ginger include kneading temperatures and rising. Desserts cover banana casserole with sugar and lemon juice, apple pudding, fruit cake tips, and cake baking guidance with milk types and mixing order. A closing anecdote mentions everyday porch finds and a Cumberland officer.
Veteran West Side patrolman John H. Stahl complains of difficult conditions and routine harassment while describing his planned vacation from January to April. He notes thefts, neighbor disputes, and the burden of directing bill collectors as part of his beat duties.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a plan allowing Bell System employees with at least two years’ service to buy company stock at 116 per share on easy terms. Employees may purchase one share per 300 dollars of annual wages, up to ten shares, paying 2 dollars per month starting March 1915. Dividends will cover interest and help pay the balance, with full payment projected by November 1918. If an employee leaves or dies, a return of paid amounts plus dividends, less 4 percent interest, is due. The company has about 60,000 stockholders and 160,000 employees, with issued capital near 350 million dollars.
The Citizens National Bank States Depository Maryland announces a dividend of five cents per share for the past six months. Payable after January 2, 1915. Signed by W. L. Morgan, Cashier.
An old ad lists Tar Soap 8 bars and Pearl Toilet Soap 7 bars, Palm Olive Soap Rolls, Toilet Paper 10 packs 25 cent size, 8 rolls 25 cent size, 39 cent brooms, select 25 straw brooms at 19 straw, indicating a bargain sale of household items.
The Neighborhood Playhouse on Grand Street will open soon under the guidance of Alice and Irene Lewisohn, daughters of the late Leonard Lewisohn. The 500 seat theatre aims to aid east side residents with juvenile daytime entertainment and adult evening performances led by Grace Griswold Hall.
The Sisters of Charity express heartfelt thanks to kind friends for donations and aid to Allegany Hospital over the past year. They wish God rewards kindness and the New Year brings peace happiness and prosperity.
Notice for Citizens National Bank United States Depository closing around Dec 30 1914 with a renewal in 1915. Bank observes New Year holiday Friday next as the reason for the closure and lists W L as a contact.
Three of the drunken and disorderly defendants were Pennsylvanians. Magistrate Heck gave each an hour to depart the city. J. Maloney faced a $25 fine for carrying concealed weapons, unable to pay, a state charge was filed. he chose a jury trial. A purse stolen from Miss Anna Doerner Monday night was recovered with contents missing $24, thief at large.
The Masonic Temple Association plans a New Year's ball Friday night at the Masonic Temple ballroom. The grand march starts at nine o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. H. Nickel of Locust Grove hosted a gift in honor of Mrs Nickel's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Golden and their son of Renovo Pa attended.
Rural carrier on route No 1 from Oldtown mounted his buggy bed on sleigh tanners and installed a stove with a small pipe protruding from the top to keep warm. He stood by about a bushel of coal.
A reader suggests placing a want ad in The Prass for housing or land sales or rental needs. The note hints at using classifieds to reach potential buyers or tenants.
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