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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
3
A wounded franc tireur hides from Prussians in a rural French village. A peasant girl sheltering him clings to life, while he entrusts her with the flag of France to keep it from the enemy as danger grows and the dawn lightens the fields.
Practical guidance urges women to dress for cold weather to prevent colds. Focus on warming ankles with gaiters and avoiding exposing the throat and chest to chilling air. A V shaped collar and cold water neck sponge are recommended to harden the flesh against winter.
The excerpt outlines economical dishes using leftovers. It details a Boston roast substitute mashed kidney beans with cheese and bread crumbs, a tomato sauce, and a pastry-like orange pudding. It also lists a mixed vegetable salad with cucumber tomato onion celery and radish with a mustard vinegar dressing.
Philadelphia December report states thieves entered the residence of R. L. Newborn at 408 Lincoln Drive in Germantown and escaped with more than $1,000 in jewelry. A maid inside fired at the robbers as they rifled bureau drawers, adding a dramatic defense to the burglary.
A man flings words of love at a woman then strides away. She watches him fade into the cornfield as flowers dance. She laments with a tearful outburst, crying I hate France, while striking her lilac blouse in anger.
A catalog of silver and cut glass goods with prices includes lemon dishes four Silver casters, cut glass tooth pick holders, pickle jars at $3.50, bread tray, horseradish bottles at $1.50, cut glass sugar and creamer at $1.50, and berry spoons listed among the offerings.
An editorial page ad touts clipping a coupon and sending 10 cents to The Press office to obtain a complete record of facts leading to the current European war, claiming limited supply and urging quick action.
A fragment discusses a person who did not keep habits records but followed two rules about smoking. He never smoked while asleep and smoked nothing but one cigar at a time. The text hints at strict adherence to tobacco customs.
First car Frostburg to Cumberland leaves 6:00 a m with stops Eckhart Clarysville Red Hill Long’s Narrows Park Cumberland 7:00 a m. Last Frostburg to Cumberland 11:00 p m with hourly departures. Cumberland to Frostburg first 7:00 a m last 12:00 midnight. Westernport service from 5:00 a m to 11:00 p m with hourly Frostburg departures. All cars connect at Frostburg. J E Taylor Superintendent.
Timetable shows daily trams from Cumberland starting 2:10 AM to Hagerstown Philadelphia New Bleeper and other routes. Morning departures include 8:17 AM to Pittsburgh and West. 7:00 AM and 4:05 PM services to Baltimore and other intermediate points with several listed stops and connections.
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