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Gastronomic Freak Case Draws Local Curiosity
A Philadelphia grocer Charles J. Cummings reveals a perverse taste for unheard of food mixtures. He and his young daughter exhibit inherited culinary quirks, while neighbors speculate on causes as he details rare dishes like rare steak with fruit cake and coffee with salt.
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Charles J. Cummings
West Philadelphia
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Mr. Cummings
Old Nice
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