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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1916
Page
2
A reader describes a home curling trick using taped sections to create three puffed pompadours and a soft waved finish. The article notes varying results depending on hair oiliness and length and suggests drying with the head bound. It also includes short beauty Q A on stain prevention and chin care.
Letter to the editor from Frank G. Metzger praising H. V. Hesse and the Consolidation Coal Company for substantial support. He cites cash gifts of 700 and 500, a 100 donation by Hesse, loaned teams to grade the hospital lot, sale of the lot, and a 4000 loan from J. H. Wheelwright when state funds and banks failed. Metzger argues the hospital would close without these efforts.
Passenger rate increase of 2 1 2 cents per mile, up from 2 cents, to take effect yesterday in West Virginia. Western Maryland Railway expects annual passenger revenue rise between 85 000 and 45 000 dollars. Public Service Commission allowed a half cent rise. company sought 3 cents. Also notes Altoona mayor Simon H Walker returning to private life and resuming railroad work. delivery of the final locomotive from an order of 16 to Western Maryland. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks steel for rebuilding bridges on the Fairfield Connellsville branch.
New York marked the 107th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln with ceremonies across the city. Banks exchanges and many offices closed as civic educational and patriotic groups praised the martyred president.
Venerable Bishop Charles B. Cheney marks his 80th birthday while serving as pastor at a Chicago church for over 50 years. Born in Canandaigua New York he was ordained at 22 and became rector of Christ Church in 1860. He helped organize the Reformed Episcopal Church in 1878 becoming one of its first bishops.
In Abilene Texas on February 12 reports say slaughtering jack rabbits for market is growing into a profitable Western Texas business. Large produce companies buy the rabbits and ship dressed meat by carload to northern and eastern markets. The demand for jack rabbit meat is rising and may help curb the long-eared pest damaging crops in the region.
Ad notes good goods come in small packages from the Little Jewelry Company. The short promotional item emphasizes consistent value and compact sized products for customers seeking convenience.
Classified rental notice offers a furnished room at 18 Fulton Street with optional board. Contact number 924 M for inquiries and available weekly window.
In Louisville Kentucky February 12 the convention discusses a standard eligibility code and the exact amateur status for players. The meeting aims to unify amateur baseball rules nationwide and promote genuine competition under a formal governing body.
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