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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
5
Amusements section lists a bulk shoe sale with Ladies' Patent Pumps and Oxfords and Tan Oxfords in assorted sizes. Prices range from 1.29 to 1.99 for various styles including Gun Metal, Blucher, and Goodyear Welt Pumps, with values from 1.50 to 4.00 and covered heels noted.
The Majestic plans Monday night opening with new acts and the film The Eye of The Government starring Gene Gauntier with Sidney Olcott and Jack J. Clark. Vaudeville acts Drew Avery Oneila Twins and Cosmopolitan Four headline a busy program plus a talk on The Blindness of Virtue by Cosmo Hamilton at the Maryland theatre May 2.
Col. Charles Hagerman head of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus detective department visits Cumberland for performances at 2 and 8 pm on May 9. He praises improved circus conduct, notes strict screening of bad characters, and explains the troupe of over 1,000 requires careful ethics and safety. He dispels myths of huge profits, citing a $4,000,000 circus value and about 10 percent net profit with high operating costs and animal losses.
C J Woodworth performs at the Liberty Theatre this Sunday at 3 p m in a listed advertisement for May 1 2t showing.
Sardou revival A Scrap of Paper ready for New York premiere within ten days starring John Drew and Ethel Barrymore uncle and niece. Charlotte Ives and Martha Hedman join strong supporting roles as Ernest Glendenning joins the cast. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus shows in Cincinnati while Cumberland prepares for a summer theatre center with The Majestic opening and Maryland vaudeville bills.
Theatre notes announce Richard the Wizard ends tonight with a magic feast for 5 and 10 cents. Original souvenirs for children available Monday at the Maryland. Seats selling fast for Blindness of Virtue, season finale. Vaudeville season prices set at 5 and 10 cents. Both the Maryland and the Majestic feature dancing acts on opening bills.
The Thames Mullin Phares Company invites the public to inquire about roofing spouting and sheet metal work. The firm’s members are well known in Cumberland for integrity and quality workmanship. Estimates furnished and all work guaranteed. Office rear of 256 N Centre Street Cumberland.
Edison Elec Co advertises house cleaning made easy with the Frantz Premier Vacuum Cleaner. The notice invites demonstrations in customers' homes and appears in the April issue.
Auction notice from National Standard Ice Cream Co listing two horses for sale at a bargain price. Call 106 to 119 N Centre St to arrange purchase or inspect the animals.
An advertising promo from Universal Products Co announces Milady's Six Piece Set including perfume shampoo soap talcum etc offered for $1.00 with a free German Silver vanity purse. The note urges immediate order from Darton Ohio and claims dealer prices are higher.
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