Gas conditions in Western Maryland discussed for Baltimore gas plan
At a Baltimore Board of Estimates hearing, Dr. W. W. Davis testifies on natural gas use and pricing in Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia towns. He cites low domestic rates and manufacturing tiers, notes installation costs, and compares gas to coal for heating with claims of stable, low maintenance heat.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore
Board of Estimates
Preston
W. W. Davis
Lord’s Day Alliance
Mt. Lake Park Association
Oakland
Cumberland
Frostburg
Lonaconing
Westernport
Piedmont
Grafton
Clarksburg
W. Va
Dr. Davis
Columbia Company
New Standard in Stock Productions Shines at Maryland Theatre
The Joseph W. Payton Co presents a week of stock productions at the Maryland Theatre in Cumberland. Audiences enjoyed The Lion and the Mouse and Little Miks Brown with top acting and rich scenic effects. Kick In, a New York success, closes the run with repeat matinees. the company features Ritchie Clarke Russell Dagmar Sennette Elizabeth Rathburn Jane Tarr Helen Tilden Claude Payton James Ryan Edward Saraghan Eugene Frazier and others.
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Cumberland
Joseph W. Payton Co
Maryland Theatre
Miks Brown
New York
Maryland
Ritchie Clarke Russell
Dagmar Sennette
Elizabeth Rathburn
Jane Tarr
Helen Tilden
Claude Payton
James Ryan
Edward Saraghan
Eugene
Iowa Seeks National Park on Mississippi River
The Iowa Forestry and Conservation Society urged federal aid to create a national park in northeastern Iowa along the Mississippi. Senator Kenyon has begun the effort in Washington with backing from Wisconsin and Minnesota lawmakers. Governor Clarke, State Forester Cox, and other leaders endorsed the plan.
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Ames
Iowa Forestry and Conservation Society
Iowa
Mississippi River
Switzerland
Middle West
Kenyon
Washington
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Clarke
Cox
Medal for match magnate to be awarded at Waldorf dinner
New York February 2. The American Museum of Safety will honor William Armstrong Fairburn, president of the Diamond Match Company, with the Louis Livingstone Seaman medal at a Waldorf-Astoria dinner. The award recognizes progress in hygiene disease mitigation and worker welfare. last year’s recipient was William C. Gorgas.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
American Museum of Safety
Louis Livingston Seaman
William Armstrong Fairburn
Diamond Match Company
William C. Gorgas
Eurgeron
United States Army
New York Curb Now World’s Second Largest Market
United Press reports the New York Curb is the world’s second largest stock market after the New York Stock Exchange. Trade runs near two million shares weekly, outstripping London and Paris exchanges and dwarfing Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and Baltimore volumes.
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New York
Lower Broad Street
London Stock Exchange
Paris
New York Stock Exchange
London
London Exchange
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Baltimore
Public Service Commission Finds No Jurisdiction in Paper Case
The Public Service Commission told Terminal News Company of Cumberland it lacks jurisdiction after the firm complained it could not buy wholesale copies of the Sun and American from Baltimore publishers. Cumberland news agencies reportedly obtain wholesale copies while Terminal News pays retail rates.
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Public Service Commission
Terminal News Company
Cumberland
News Company
the Sun and American
Baltimore
Ground Hog Day Weather Forecast Hints at Climate Mood
Washington observers note the weather man faces a tough day on Ground Hog Day as winter storms, floods, and extreme cold shape opinions. If the sun shines revealing no shadow some traditions say winter ends, while a visible shadow promises more cold and snow.
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Ground Hog
Mothers of Preachers Dead in Huntington West Virginia
Mrs Cassie Reese 83 mother of three ministers and widow of a preacher died in Huntington on Monday. She was well known across West Virginia. Her sons are Rev A H Reese First United Brethren Huntington Rev Samuel Reese First Baptist Buckhannon and Rev J C Reese First Methodist Sutton.
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Huntington
W. Va
Cassie Reese
West Virginia
A. H. Reese
First United Brethren Church
Samuel Reese
First Baptist Church
Buckhannon
J. C. Reese
First Methodist Church
Sutton
Diamond Tires Ad Promotes Economy and Quick Delivery
An advertisement for Diamond Tires from J. C. Orrick & Son Co local distributors for Cumberland and surrounding areas. Highlights include a large in stock assortment, no old tires, quick factory deliveries for sizes not available, and a contact number 1190 for prices.
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J. C. Orrick & Son Company
Cumberland
Cleveland Opens Free Eugenic Marriage Lab in City
Cleveland introduces a free municipal laboratory offering thorough blood tests for anyone seeking a health certificate for eugenic marriage. The city bought testing apparatus as not all physicians can perform such exams. Mothers ministers and physicians praise the innovation as a positive step. A seven-year-old boy from Pomeroy Washington runs a small traveling vegetable business and claims to be getting rich.
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Cleveland
Harold Eisensohn
Pomeroy, Wash
Sensational Cut In Piano Prices at Frederick’s Cumberland Sale
Great Washington and Cumberland stock liquidation offers hundreds of pianos and players from Knabe Hardman Chickering and others. Washington store stock shipped to Cumberland for sale with substantial discounts, offers on payments, and up to five to six weeks of rapid selling with returnable transport incentives.
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Washington
Frederick
Cumberland
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Frederick’s
D. C
Knabe, Hardman
Chickering
W. F. Frederick
E. B. Heyser
Haines Bros
Ludwig
Smith & Barnes
Autotones
Angelus
Price & Teeple
Manufcturers
Great Frederick Concern
America
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United Press
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Azores
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N. Mechanic St
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Florida
Washington, D. C
New England
Mothers OF Preachers
Western
Mason and Dixon Line
Land of Sunshine & Flowers
C. F. Stewart
Edison Electric
North Liberty St
Auto Repair CO
Front and
Frederick Sts
Central Garage & Storage CO
S. Mechanic St
Citizens Garage
J. P. Farrell
Mt. Savage
Glisan’s
N. Centre St
Windsor Garage & Taxicab CO
George St
W. V
N. George St
Cumberland, Md
Flintstone
Opera Garage
Main St
American Oil CO
Cumberland Branch
Narrows Park
Holtzman’s
Baltimore Street
Stafford
Carter’s
Sanderwood
Davis
Arnold's
Eagle
Faber
American
Dixon, Hardmuth
John A. Fulton & CO
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Liberty Streets
Crystal Laundry
Victor
Heaven
Shore
Ireland
John McCormack
Doughie the Baker
Harry Lauder
J. F
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Wiesel
College of Dentistry
Hummelshine
Dental
Prederick ST
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Lisan
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Third National Bank Building
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New Universities
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