Berlin (Maryland) cigar lounge opening soon

(mdcoastdispatch.com) The preparations for the grand opening of “John’s Premium Cigars” are almost complete. Despite minor construction still underway at the store, which will feature a smoking lounge in addition to a walk-in humidor, it’s still on track for a March 11 opening in Berlin. “Things are coming along,” said Jaime McDonald, one of the owners of the store. Continued

Photo: Director of Mint now Maryland farmer. Solomons Island, Md., July 29 [1938]. It's a far cry from the plains of Wyoming to Maryland farm, but Director of Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross bridged the gap when she acquired 200 acres here including 100 year old house. While the principal crop is tobacco, Mrs. Ross is equally proud of the branch tomatoes raised on the property (Library of Congress).