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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
8
The Inter-State Doctors claim to treat rheumatism and related nervous and bodily ailments at their Cumberland medical institute on 21 North Liberty Street. Free confidential consultations are offered, with testimonials cited for their success after other doctors failed.
A 1914 testimonial from Mrs. Mary Leadbetter touts improved stomach and bowel health after two months of treatment at the Inter-State Doctors Cumberland Medical Institute in McKeesport Pennsylvania. The ad promotes in-house medicines and urges immediate consultation for chronic ailments.
A noted medical group claims rupture or hernia can be cured without surgery using a noninvasive method. They publish testimonials including Mrs. Jennie Carpenter of Wheeling West Virginia praising six months of relief and abandoning trusses. The Cumberland Institute at 21 North Liberty Street promotes the Inter-State Doctors treatment as safe, painless, and nonoperative.
An advertisement for Inter-State Doctors at 21 North Liberty St claiming success with non surgical treatments for paralysis due to blood poisons, alcohol, exposure or injury. A testimonial describes a man who regained hand and arm use after treatment, with claims of rapid improvement and normal function returning.
The Inter-State Doctors at 21 North Liberty St introduce a new epilepsy formula. It claims to also help sleeplessness neuralgia and other nervous disorders without opiates. Positive results appear in ten days to two weeks even for frequent attacks.
Inter-State Doctors Institute in Cumberland offers non surgical treatment for rupture enlarged veins and chronic male ailments. Free confidential consultation at 21 North Liberty Street with hours 9 to 12, 1 30 to 5, evenings 7 to 8. Sunday 9 to 12.
Healthy individuals suffer embarrassing skin eruptions such as acne and eczema. The Inter-State Doctors claim rapid relief in weeks to a month after treatment at their Cumberland and South Jonathan Street institutes with confidential free consultations.
Inter-State Doctors announce six days of free consultation examination and treatment for patients accepted before Christmas. Medicines and distribution costs are the only charges. cure will be declared if possible and incurable cases will be refused payment. Office hours remain 9 A M to 12, 1 30 to 5, 7 to 8 daily. Sunday 9 to 12.
Washington informes that the state department assures Britain the Hitchcock bill to bar munitions exports to belligerents was not an administration initiative. Secretary Bryan declined comment on the measure, and Ambassador Spring-Rice and Ambassador Page were told Hitchcock did not represent the administration.
Paris reports the famed Thinking Horse of Elberfeld died on a German battery during battle. The horse, linked to Herr KraIl, reportedly could spell and solve math problems under guidance. Belgian author Maurice Meelerlinck once praised the animal’s alleged reasoning in a June article.
Paris reports 54 percent of French wounded returned to the front before December 12. Another 24 percent on convalescent leaves, 17 percent still in hospitals, 12 percent discharged. Only 3.5 percent died, showing advances in military surgery and lower death rates than prior wars.
Skating has become a favorite Cumberland pastime with over a hundred skaters on Wills Creek last night. The ice is firm and smooth, offering prime skating after a long spell. Temperatures dropped to 8 degrees above zero by nine this morning, with other readings near zero.
Today marks the start of Christmas vacation for public schools in the city. Recitations end at noon and many schools host short entertainments. Several schools close in the coming days with SS Peter and Paul and St Patrick's among those delaying return until January 4.
Four survivors of the Norwegian steamer Vaaron limped into Grimsby after the ship struck a mine in the North Sea and sank within three minutes. Thirteen others from the Wooon and its English pilot were killed or drowned. Grimsby lies 55 miles south of Scarborough.
Fragmentary note shows December dates and Christmas advertising call for Sunday edition dealers. It mentions colors, newsboys, edger, and December 1t with December 18 to 21 likely. Readers may expect ads for holiday issue distribution and sales.
A humorous advertisement notes holiday visitors lose little from their shopping as they laugh at the Washington Lunch Rooftop.
An archaic classified note suggests placing a tiny paid advertisement in a newspaper titled The Press with unclear location references. The fragment hints at a promotional or personal ad concept but lacks full details or verifiable entities.
The light cruiser Patrol and the destroyer Doon were among British ships that attacked German cruisers raiding the north coast of England. Both British ships were struck by shells, with five men killed and 15 wounded. The two vessels had only a small chance to damage the larger German ships.
William Lintner faced Magistrate Heck this morning on a charge of driving past a street car discharging passengers. A woman passenger slipped on the icy street in alarm, though Lintner said he stopped before reaching the car. The magistrate reserved decision sub curia.
CHAS M. STIFF of Baltimore advertises Cumberland agents V C Gallmyer and Benj Moreland as direct representatives with the same prices and terms for pianos. Moreland handles tuning and selling duties as part of their salary, urging buyers to purchase directly from the maker.
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