Potomac Edison 1935 Report Shows Mixed Gains
The Potomac Edison Company released its 1935 annual report after the Frederick stockholders meeting. It notes a net income decline since 1929 by 52 072 26 while 1930 net income reached 1 012 735 4 and gross income 2 264 1 926 98 an increase of 17 852 49 from the prior year. The light and power department posted a fair earnings rise amid adverse conditions and operating revenue grew about 101 000 driven by greater home electricity use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML Fr Riley
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick
Light and Power Department
Householder electric rate linked to high monthly usage described
The report notes a new very low rate for electricity tied to usage above 235 kilowatt hours monthly for communities fully served by the Company. It cites rising average annual household consumption in the territory and highlights offset gains from railways and bus operations. It details rural extension, miles of distribution built in 1930, and service to 45,498 electricity customers at year end. It lists directors elected for the ensuing year and notes coal mining totals in Kentucky for 1960.
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Railways Department
Ince
Pittsburgh
West
Maryland
Lewisdale
Prigum
Browningsville
Cedar Grove
Brink
Clarksburg
Trbana
Woodfield
Efehicon
Locust Grove
Tennings
Trego
Dargan
Antietam
Oak Orchard
Belgrove
Piney Grove
Hipsiey's
Alexander Armstrong
H. E. Bester
J. C. Byron
Cyrus F. Flook
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
William P Lane
M. P. Moller
D. Ramacciotti
M. F. Riley
C. M. Stickell
Walter D. Willser
Hagerstowns
G. Mantz
Besant
Mary L. Cal
EB. “Inplatue
Thomas H. Haller
B. Hayward
Guy K. Métter
Charles Renn
Richard P. Ross
Calvin E
Schildknecht
Grayson
Staley
Charles Wertheimers
D. C. Winebrewer
Frederick
Abraham
Hemp
Jefferson
Bom
Boonsbors
Nan
Henry Shriver
W. R. Brewer
Thomas B. Finan
Cumberland
W. J. Hinchman
W. S. Finlay
G.S. Humphrey
F. J Moore
R. E. Town
Park W. T. Loy
Paul §. Michael
W. Hinney
R. E. Winchbrewer
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Quick Breath Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a solution for bad breath. The sugar coated tablets claim to purify the blood and liver, act like calomel without side effects, and improve breath within a week when taken nightly. The copy assigns discovery to Dr F B Edwards and notes a legal price of 20 cents.
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Edwards
F. Bi. Edwards
Howe
Maryland House approves bill to raise funeral cost allowances
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a measure to lift the funeral expense cap from 30 to 500 dollars sourced from estates. The vote, 60 to 53, came amid a day of close contests including a separate education bill on Garrett County school consolidations. The Senate held a calm session with talks on a permanent inlet to Sinepuxent Bay.
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Annapolis
Mea
House of Delegates
Senate
Sinepuxent Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Oliver Metzerott
House
Cullers
Garrett County
Education Committee
Hill's Cascara Quinine Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hill's Cascara Quinine as a quick relief cold medicine. It pledges two tablets plus directions, water, and a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve pains and fever, claiming rapid improvement and restored energy.
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Hill
Legislation Moves Through Maryland House and Senate
A Baltimore street car bill and Frederick water supply improvements were advanced. The Senate sent to the House several Treasury proposals, including larceny jurisdiction and court congestion relief. Other measures set husbands liable in desertion cases, crop loan advances, extended shad season, voter qualification tweaks, railway tax exemption, and fire damage liability for property owners.
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Baltimore City
Hummel
Lingenore Creek
Addi
Beck
Dem
Kent
House
Senate
Worcester County
Dorchester
Riddletown
Frederick County
Emmitsburg Railway
Allegany County
Advert for Acid Indigestion Cure Ends With No Pay
An advertisement claims a ginger based indigestion remedy neutralizes stomach acids and aids digestion, promising relief within two minutes. It boasts a druggist will refund money and mentions a Benzo blend gasoline comparison and a motor lighthouse ad.
City school improvements ordered by board of education
The Board of Education approved improvements at Winter Street and Washington Street schools following a Grand Jury directive. Plans include new toilets and a sewer connection to be made by the city. Center Hill school sold for 375 dollars. A portable building will become a permanent facility for colored pupils at Barrett Mills. Diphtheria deaths dropped 27 percent in 1930.
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Winter Street
Washington Street
Board of Education
W. Ross Cameron
Center Hill
Harry Shank
Hagerstown
Downsville Road
Smithsburgh High School
Baptist Church
Barrett? Mills
Washington County
North Street
Colored School
Robbers Hold Up Florida Visitors at Dinner Party
Four masked intruders with a submachine gun and pistols robbed a farewell party at an exclusive Hollywood apartment. They took $1,500 in cash and jewelry valued at about $42,459 from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Rohde of Grosse Pointe Michigan and seven guests, then fled.
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Hollywood
Florida
Arthur J. Rohde
Grosse Pointe. Mich
Castoria: a mother’s standby for baby’s discomfort
The advertisement urges Castoria for fretfulness feverish nights colic or constipation in infants. It assures relief, notes dosing increases with age, and warns buyers to seek the genuine Fletcher's Castoria by the signature ARLEN.
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Castoria
Fletcher
Arlen
King's Warriors aid figures show February relief shifts
Reports reveal 600 families received aid in February while requests declined slightly. King's Daughters members moved to State road work, reducing calls for help. guards stood by with weapons as others searched victims during the incident.
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Mra J. BM
Spencer
Attica
Ohio
W. A. Pease
Creston
B.C
Macy
Battle Creek
Aelaas
Settle Creek
Mich
Hoffm
NGW
Potomacé St
Hari, Schaffner & Marx
Musey & Evans
Gruber Hopkins
Whippet - Knight Sales
Willys-Overland, Inc
Oealers Hoffman Brothers
Locust St
Willard Storage
U. S. Tires
Hagerstown Battery Co
Balthrrore Street
Hagerstown Light & Hest Co
Kentucky
Lean Bi
Steffey & Findlays Coal
Steffey & FI
W. Chruch
Ndlay, Inc
Roney Bros
North Potomac Street
Motor Lighthouse
West End
Ofr
Lambert-Thomas Motor Co
E. Franklin St
Franklin
Mkt
Polly Preston
McCardell Bros
Tve
Says Chesterfield
Brown’s
Echanics Loar. & Savings Bank
Hosiery Club
Arrow Shoe Store
Washington St
GREY
Beauty
Ronald
Martha Wank
Yeas Tosucco Co
Crossroads
Jack
Navy
Hong Kong
Seattle
Newtown Center
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Ca
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