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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press lists subscription rates of eight dollars a year in advance and 26 cents per month, with mail or carrier delivery. Publishing address is 109 Baltimore street and telephone numbers 592 and 693 for communications and orders.
President Farrell of United States Steel Corp asserts in Pittsburgh that business prosperity is imminent due to rising orders and favorable trade indicators. He cites a growing balance of exports over imports, livestock farm values near ten billion, and supportive government policy as drivers of a national upswing. He urges cautious optimism and mutual trade expansion to sustain momentum.
The text outlines 19th or early 20th century neutrality doctrine amid England and Germany at war last summer. It explains maintaining peace with both sides, the impracticality of ideal neutrality, and the need to follow established non-interference duties while safeguarding trade. It notes the complexity of rights of neutrals on seas and lands under belligerent jurisdiction.
English actress Mrs Patrick Campbell born in London fifty years ago today. Anthony Hope author of The Prisoner of Zenda born sixty two years ago. Nathan Goff U S senator born seventy two years ago at Clarksburg West Virginia. George Ade humorist born Kentland Indiana fifty nine years. Eva Moore English stage actress born Brighton England forty five years. Cyril Scott actor born County Down Ireland forty nine years. Rear Admiral Bartlett J Cromwell U S N retired born Springplace Georgia seventy five years. Horatio C Claypool congressman born McArthur Ohio fifty six years. Lincoln Dixon congressman born Vernon Indiana fifty five years.
A detailed guide to a Valentine winter party with king and queen of hearts, heart shaped decorations, candy heart hunts, numbered hearts for partners, and a Cupid maze. Includes festive foods and a sleighing party trend with chaperoned rides, hot refreshments, and a moonlit country club supper.
The article describes a Valentine party with a heart shaped cake containing a ring or other token to foretell marriage, gift boxes with love potions, and elaborate decor. It also recalls a winter outdoor gathering with sleighing, hot suppers, chafing dishes, and a fondness for candy and hot drinks among young revelers.
A crowded humorous column with assorted jokes and quips about women, men, cooking, health resorts, dressmakers, and daily life. It riffs on marriage, money, luck, and social norms with cartoonish lines and short anecdotes. Read as a light, era-style collage of humor.
One Hundred Years Ago Today 1815 death of Claudius Buchanan who planned Bible translation into all languages. Seventy-five Years Ago Today 1840 birth of Rear Admiral William T Samp son who served in the Spanish American War. Five decades back 1865 Oaxaca leader of Mexican republicans surrendered to Gen. Bazaine. Twenty-five Years Ago Today 1890 Schenectady observed the 200th anniversary of a French and Indian massacre.
Dare to be true, nothing can need a lie. A fault which needs it most, grows two thereby. George Herbert.
In Pittsburgh a barber faced a $50 fine for performing carpentry on his fence after Halloween pickets were set aflame by locals. He later paid the carpenters union a $1,376 bill claiming it covered shaving services for barbers. The fine was remitted.
In Chicago on February 9 the Garment Workers association hosts a week long spring and summer joggery fashion show featuring 300 models at the First Regiment Armory. The event showcases new creations and runs throughout the week.
Gaby Deslys made her film debut in four reels of the original stage story “Her Triumph.” Paris dancer Gaby appears in the movie released today with former partner Harry Pileer also in the cast.
President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo plan to appoint Robert G. Hilton of Rockville as United States Sub Treasurer in Baltimore. This appears to be a Lee appointment.
Chicago February 9 A broad plan to establish old age pensions widows and orphans endowments will be discussed at the national Methodist ministers conference in late April. A $10 000 000 fund is sought to support benefits with a pension of half the average salary after 35 years of service. speakers include pension officials from major railroads banks. Dr Joseph B Hingeley chairs the conference claimants board managing the program.
Marriage licenses issued for Rosario Carpino and Rosa Noce of Morantown Maryland Charles Arthur Boyer of Somerset Pennsylvania and Mayme Baker of Fairhope Pennsylvania John Richard Mitchell of McKeesport Pennsylvania and Martha Ellen Mullen of Versailles Pennsylvania Charles Dively of Bedford Pennsylvania and Lillian Agnes Wilson of Flintstone Maryland Samuel Crawford of DuBois Pennsylvania and Roda Catherine Leach of Rathmel Pennsylvania Edward Wilson and Edna B Hepler both of Rawlings Maryland Martin L Bevans of Paw Paw West Virginia and Margaret E Huges of Mt Savage Maryland.
Winmer Brown and wife transfer lot on Upper Broadway to Orlander Spangler for $10. William E. Hitchens transfers lot on Ormond street Frostburg to William F. Roach for $10. Past Endland Co transfers Wempe Street lot to Frederick H. Switzer and wife for $175.
More than 178 children of German and Austrian parentage emptied savings banks to buy iron rings at the German exchange office in Baltimore. The day’s intake was shown by stacked pennies nickels and quarters with some gold coins and European money. Adults also contributed money and jewelry including watches spoons and silver trays, noted as purchased by German sympathizers in the city.
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