This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press announces its publication details with daily service by carriers. Advertising rates are available on application and communications should be sent to 109 Baltimore Street.
A dispatch reports a strange marine bird seen in Elkins West Virginia sparking debate and curiosity. The piece notes a big rebound in U S steel jobs at Carnegie plants and record foreign trade with a huge monthly surplus. It discusses protection of industry and the rise of personal academic freedom via the honor system in colleges and universities.
The Pittsburgh Post urges broad participation and spirited effort to drive prosperity, aiming for rapid growth and strong community engagement as a key strategy.
The Washington Post reports a possible Russo German peace move aiming to settle the conflict by securing Constantinople and Turkish cooperation. Observers note Britain's sea power as Russia's main obstacle and urge a diplomatic end to the war with a European peace conference.
Charleston plans a drastic amendment to the Yoist law making West Virginia the dryest state possible. Governor Hatfield is expected to sign, backed by strong public sentiment that reinforces prohibition and threatens any official opposing it.
Gordon Smith of Baltimore has been appointed sales manager of the Maryland Coal Co to handle trade in Baltimore city and vicinity. The role starts February 1. Smith previously worked with the B&O and has coal trade experience. he is a nephew of the late J. Van Smith, a former B&O official.
The piece notes a continuing tendency in maral circles to downplay Admiral Schley's contributions and service, suggesting ongoing debates over his role and recognition.
Frederick Post laments lingering jealousy over Schley’s omission from new Annapolis buildings. He asserts Schley and Dewey stand as the era’s greatest American naval figures, representing peak achievement since the Civil War.
The Bluefield Telegraph notes debate over paying the state debt with authorities preferring to delay and seek alternatives while bond owners may pursue West Virginia for funds, potentially delaying payment by several days.
As spring arrives the people of Grafton prepare to launch a fundraising campaign for a new city hospital. The project is described as large but achievable, with the community awaiting for a long-needed facility.
Detroit press managers announce the merge of the Detroit Tribune with the Detroit News noting the city favors evening papers. They argue readers shift from morning to evening editions and that concentrating editions serves readers and train and mail schedules.
St Louis reports 96 year old Isaac Baer touts a diet and life routine to live longer. He urges marriage work walking and regular sleep while keeping pastries out and modest daily toddy. Baer claims regular habits and social choices extend life and rejects political or religious argument.
Contracts were placed by the Baltimore and Ohio for 25 000 tons of rails with orders filled by Maryland Steel Sparrows Point Cambria Steel Philadelphia Carnegie Steel Pittsburgh and Illinois Steel Philadelphia. The piece notes a humorous sight of a fat woman attempting to tiptoe across a floor.
A collage of quips and sketches from the Portland Oregonian column wide ranging from pithy aphorisms to humorous exchanges. It includes snippets about clashing fortunes, bakers and loafers, marriage satire, and social musings with names such as Luke McLuke and Dean Collins referenced in a playful newspaper voice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.