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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
4
A December 16 1914 Washington and New York round up notes urges early Christmas shopping to avoid crowds and ruined selections. The piece contrasts waste in government and industry with consumer behavior and urges urgent action today rather than tomorrow. It cites economic concerns and public figures while lamenting waste and promoting efficiency.
A 16 year old French girl who served as a vivandiere to British troops on the Aisne is praised by Royal Irish Corporal S Healy. Wounded while bringing milk and wine under shellfire, she was carried to hospital after aiding exhausted soldiers. residents recall her bravery amid heavy combat and thirst.
The note urges pity for the poor and appeals to the fortunate to open their pocketbooks. It announces Friday as Self-Denial Day and Today as Bundle Day, encouraging people to give to the extent of their means and to send something.
Mrs. S J Holmes died at her home in Moundsville West Virginia on Thursday morning December 10 born Sarah Jane Little July 29 1837 in Upperville Fauquier County Virginia She was aunt to Robert W Little and Mrs T R Palmer of this city Funeral services were at her home Friday at 3 30 pm and interment followed in Mt Rose Cemetery beside her son Rev John S Stump of Parkersburg led the services
A whimsical jumble of quips on manners morals and modern life. The piece muses on old fashioned letters noisy windows with make believe dry slogans modern drinkers and social norms. It playfully riffs on language fashion and marriage with sharp witticisms throughout.
Advertisement notes the book about the war available for 10 cents at The Cumberland Press office. The line emphasizes affordability and directs readers to obtain the publication.
The listing states operational hours running on the half hour from 6 30 AM to 11 30 PM. This compact schedule detail applies to the venue or service in question.
The plan calls for additional cars to operate during the Christmas season and at special occasions whenever traffic warrants it. This expansion aims to improve service during peak travel times and events.
This notice asks Cumberland Press subscribers to inform the office promptly if they miss an issue. City readers on carrier routes should report non delivery by phone to ensure timely, uninterrupted service and to identify carrier problems.
A fragment urges readers to place an advertisement in the want columns of The Press, claiming it will bring good results. The text is incomplete but implies benefit and action for those seeking listings.
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