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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
3
In a column on engagements a couple's split is analyzed as the woman admits fault privately while hoping for an ideal mate. The piece satirizes transforming a partner to fit an imagined standard and questions prudence versus pride in love.
The article outlines a traditional corned beef and cabbage method with cabbage around the beef and notes salt and onion flavoring. It includes guidance for preparing baked or steamed corned beef, and a mackerel dish with milk sauce, plus rhubarb dessert using sponge cake reassembled with custard. It emphasizes simple, plain fare from ancestral menus.
Lord Ernest, reading by the fire, suspects a doppelganger arrives with a plan to steal the Goldheim necklace. The stranger demands his mask, reveals a staged heist, and explains a setup to secure Miss Goldheim’s hand. Ernest feigns calm to outwit the thief and resumes his book.
Dr Fristoe delivered a sermon at the Baptist Church last night on Jacob's Dream of the ladder with angels. He argued the ladder symbolizes access between God and man and that Jesus is the ladder in this dispensation. He noted mankind is always within reach of salvation and protection.
The White Way project committee of the Baltimore street, led by Henry Vogel, meets with Joseph S. Schriver and Edison Electric’s George Eyler to determine how many poles can be removed. The group will report to the regular committee within a week. In Boston, a State Irish League conference notes Treasury’s 15110 Home Rule collection and plans a celebration near Parliament’s final reading.
M. M. Jeffreys, longtime Preston County resident and former Fredericksburg Virginia cemetery superintendent, has been named superintendent of Gettysburg National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The appointment marks a major promotion for Jeffreys and brings pride toPrestonians.
Three year old Clarence James, youngest son of Benjamin F. Pee Pee Grafton West Virginia, slipped into Bartlett Creek while playing. He was recovered after about thirty minutes, the child had just recovered from illness and had just been out of the house.
The Cumberland Press Cumberland MD seeks agents to deliver The Press in surrounding towns in West Virginia and Western Maryland. Flexible routes and commissions offered. Contact regional offices for details and requirements.
In Weston West Virginia on April 23 the new prosecuting attorney’s dictum has banned casual purchases on Sundays for years. The town’s puritanical climate prevents youths from buying treats, shoes shines, newspapers or cigars, except the apothecary who can sell medicines on prescription.
In Charlotteville Virginia the Virginia Health Association begins a two day meeting with speakers including Dr Harvey W Wiley pure food expert Dr Carl L Alsberg chief of the Bureau of Chemistry Dr L Howard chief of the Bureau of Entomology Dr William C Woodward president of the American Public Health Association Dr J H Pollard of Washington and Lee University and Dr Stephen H Watts of the University of Virginia.
The following applications for spirituous and fermented liquor licenses were filed with the Allegany County Circuit Court. The Wills Brook Distilling Company seeks a Cumberland place of business at 34 N Mechanic Street, owned by Mrs. Mary Sprige, with 20 days for remonstrances from filing date April 22. Local agent is Third National Bank Building, Cumberland.
The Shriners Club of Wayland proposes forming a Myatie style body in Western Maryland. It will be composed of Shriners from Washington, Frederick, Allegany and Garrett counties to coordinate local activities and community service.
Morgantown April 2 filings show sidings on the Cannon and Northern Railroad between the state line and the terminus near Parker Run in Marion County. Most applicants are individuals or firms proposing coal mines, making coal shipment rates on the line of great importance.
Macon Georgia April 23 The Georgia Educational Association begins a three day meeting today described as its largest and most important conference Prominent educators and laymen from Georgia and elsewhere will speak at general and department sessions including Dr Tate president of the Southern Educational Association and Dr Claxton U S Commissioner of Education as principal speakers.
Harry Myers files for divorce from Jennie Harris Myers through attorney William A. Huster. The suit states they married in Stephens City Virginia in December 1905 and lived together until December 26 1907.
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