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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
3
Photographs received from Warsaw depict Siberian defenders helping defend the city as German Kaiser forces attacked, and a Zeppelin air scout hovering above to locate fortifications. The caption notes the two images reflect wartime scenes and fortification efforts.
A collage of excerpts covers shopping urgency, political remarks, and wartime reflections. The piece notes early holiday buying guidance, social commentary on optimism and fear, plus quotes on unemployment and international affairs from various sources.
A businessman fearing marriage claims inserted a clause in his will declaring he is unmarried and instructing that any woman proving widow status would receive a specified sum. The piece notes a broader trend of safety first sentiments spreading as widows appear at funerals.
W Bladen Lowndes vice president of Fidelity Trust purchases Glenelg Manor, a premier Howard county estate built by General Tyson. He plans to reside there after renovations. The property adjoins Folly Quarter, once owned by Van Lear Black, and includes about 400 acres of surrounding farm. The house features French architecture, mahogany interiors, large rooms with open hearths, and a renowned symmetric grounds layout with a $10,000 driveway.
An old advertisement offers a book about the war for 10 cents, printed by The Cumberland Press, inviting readers to obtain it from the presses office.
A mixed column roams through nostalgic toys and humor. It lampoons gender norms with wry lines about marriage, work, and social mores, pairing childhood memories with contemporary quips and observations.
A 16 year old, Rose Ledsome, daughter of Albert Ledsome, was fatally burned yesterday at Fairmont when her clothes ignited before her brother Lilby struggled to rescue her. She was taken to Cook hospital for treatment.
County Commissioners will receive bids on Monday January 4 1914 until noon for run of mine coal 2240 pounds to the ton to be delivered to the courthouse and jail in car load lots on Payne Spring siding for the Insane Asylum and County Home Proposals must state coal origin The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Angus Ireland Clerk Advertisement December 15 31 For Taxi Cab Phone 700.
An ad proclaims You want what you want when you want it and touts the Washington Lunch Room as a place for quick, elaborate meals, suggesting fast service and versatile dining options.
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