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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
4
The piece blends holiday generosity with wartime commentary. It notes sympathy for charity, critiques on spending, and remarks on rail rate policy, with items on France, England, and a mix of humorous asides about public mood and officials, including references to society figures and war events.
A 19th century discussion argues for a nine dollar weekly minimum for female labor, noting varied regional standards and the need for broad wage laws. It contemplates fairness, living costs, and duties of law to ensure justice for all workers amid differing family burdens.
The censor’s office will close from 2 PM Thursday December 24 to 9 AM Friday Christmas Day allowing war news free of censoring. Sir Francis Swettenham issues the report but readers may see Lord Kitchener’s supposed generosity in a holiday tone. The announcement hopes for no serious inconvenience though critics recall Kipling on polite patriotism.
The text notes a stated equivalence of service in 1914 to EB B Washburne in 1870-71 and mentions a bank cashier's disappearance attributed to overwork. It also references Fellows still working overtime after his departure.
About fifteen hundred teachers superintendents educators and parents gathered at the University of Oregon in Eugene for a three day conference to discuss vital questions affecting state education. Nationally known educators will deliver addresses.
St. Paul December 21 Archbishop Ireland observed the fifty second anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. No ceremony was held but the day was noted quietly. This makes him the third oldest bishop in the United States by length of service behind Cardinal Gibbons and Bishops Ryan and Hagen.
Time by Topics editorial notes ice skating boosts Potomac's appeal. Three shopping days left. Lloyd George sees Christ spirit in war and may join American cabinet. Servians claim 000 prisoners captured and last Austrian driven out. Hospital insane population up 25 percent in six years. Mentions Indiana Murcie’s millionaire.
A collection of quips and curiosities from the press including jokes about livery stables in Benton Illinois, waterfowl egg yields, fashion woes, and social musings. The miscellany parodies trends and human foibles with wry humor and witticisms.
Washington, Dec. 21. The Supreme Court recessed for the holidays and will not meet again until January 4.
United District Judge Dayton denied a temporary writ to restrain the newly formed American Order of Owls from using the name Owl. Plaintiffs retain right to present testimony before final judgment. Rival group formed by seceding Ohio and West Virginia members.
Martinsburg West Virginia December 21 furloughed Baltimore and Ohio shopmen were paid off in cash Thursday morning by Freight Agent Tonry. No word on when shops would reopen beyond their final payday.
All varieties of Martha Washington Candies on sale at Smith's Model Bakery on N Centre Street. Phone orders welcomed at 128K.
Advertisement notes Ray George the green woods man offering Christmas trees in front of City Hall with contact Phom 387.w. on December 17 at 4h.
A batch of marriage licenses shows pairs from Pennsylvania towns such as McDonaldson Berlin Cumberland Connellsville Meyersdale Wellersboro South Fork Point Pennsboro Altoona and Pittsburgh with several couples including Edward L Henderson and Florence McQuade and others. The notice includes a brief Christmas ad for Nickel's Fruit Cakes and a taxi cab ad with phone 700.
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