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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
3
A reader guidance piece describes nightly routines to ease the mind and body, emphasizing brushing hair, loosening styles, scalp circulation, face washing, cold cream, and a warm bath. It suggests open neck sleepwear to avoid tight clothing and advocates the “setting the mental house in order” through rest and relaxed breathing practices.
Baltimore February 5 The Episcopal Church will launch a large pension program for retired clergy after a national salary census. Active ministers total 4420 with an average 1200 yearly salary. over half earn under 1500. About 237 clergy, including 125 bishops, earn 4000 or more.
The Episcopal Church adopts a contributory pension plan for clergy to retire at 65 with half of their average active salary, with widows and orphans receiving continued support. A $5 million reserve fund will be raised in 1916, led by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts, with cooperation from life insurers and business leaders nationwide.
A feature described as a half page with pictures by a subscriber argues about married life in two stages. It contrasts an early period of demanding full pay from a wife with a later era where the husband withholds funds, urging women to save and manage expenses.
Obey operates a Bay City Michigan saloon and joins the Automobile Club of Maryland. Applications can be secured at The Press.
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