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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
A longtime reader extols daily eye washing with pure water and a few drops of witch hazel to prevent soreness, headaches, and clouded vision. The advice includes proper eye-cup use, distilled water for sensitive eyes, and a calm introduction over a few days.
An advertisement offers boys educator shoes for school wear in sizes 9 to 9. A range of prices is listed with $2.00 and $2.25 options. The copy notes broad toes and flat heels as features and emphasizes suitability for school use.
A list of department store specials includes blue flame heaters at 19 to 26 cents, vegetable presses, Ereka floor twine, food choppers, toilet paper, china cups, brooms, washing powder, and various can and mop goods. Also featured are ironing boards, garbage cans, galvanized items, aluminum percolator inset, pillow cases, sheeting, bed linens, damask, sateen, and towels with many items priced as specials.
The article promotes weekly fish on the home table with economical, nutritious dishes. It details Creamed Salmon Patties with or without shells, Broiled Tomatoes, Julienne Potatoes, Chicory Salad, Boiled Beets, Peach Fritters, and Coffee, plus preparation tips and variations.
Remove skins from peaches and chop. Sift flour baking powder sugar and salt. Stir in milk and one egg beaten. Fold in peaches. Drop spoonfuls into hot fat and fry until brown. Drain on paper dust with sugar and serve with lemon sauce.
Thomas F Smouse and son Ralph fished the South Branch yesterday catching twenty three bass and two sunfish. They released several small bass back into the stream and brought the rest home.
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