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July 15, 1923
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
In a Berlin cafe, an American tips an orchestra leader 40,000 devalued marks (about 60 cents) for music and drinks, aiding the musicians' travel to a summer job as their employer refuses wage increases.
Clipping
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TIP OF FRIENDLY AMERICAN.
By Associated Press.
Berlin, July 13.—An American dining in a Berlin cafe the other night tipped the leader of the three-man orchestra 20,000 marks for playing one of his favorite airs. The amount was then equivalent to only thirty cents, but it looked so stunningly large to the musician that he scarcely heard the American add: "I'll send a waiter around, and you boys tell him what you want to drink."
"If you don't mind, sir," the leader finally replied, "we'd rather have the money for that, too."
Another 20,000 marks put the leader in ecstasies, for he explained it would help the orchestra greatly in reaching a summer resort where it was going for work because the cafe proprietor would not grant an increase in wages.
By Associated Press.
Berlin, July 13.—An American dining in a Berlin cafe the other night tipped the leader of the three-man orchestra 20,000 marks for playing one of his favorite airs. The amount was then equivalent to only thirty cents, but it looked so stunningly large to the musician that he scarcely heard the American add: "I'll send a waiter around, and you boys tell him what you want to drink."
"If you don't mind, sir," the leader finally replied, "we'd rather have the money for that, too."
Another 20,000 marks put the leader in ecstasies, for he explained it would help the orchestra greatly in reaching a summer resort where it was going for work because the cafe proprietor would not grant an increase in wages.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Generous Tip
Berlin Orchestra
Hyperinflation
20,000 Marks
What entities or persons were involved?
American
Orchestra Leader
Where did it happen?
Berlin Cafe
Story Details
Key Persons
American
Orchestra Leader
Location
Berlin Cafe
Event Date
July 13
Story Details
An American tips the leader of a three-man orchestra 20,000 marks for playing a favorite tune, equivalent to thirty cents due to inflation. When offering drinks, the leader prefers more cash, receiving another 20,000 marks to help the orchestra reach a summer resort amid low wages from the cafe proprietor.