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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
3
The Cumberland Press of Cumberland Maryland lists its publication schedule, mailing rates, and advertising contacts. It notes daily carrier delivery, mail options at five dollars per year in advance, and distribution through offices in New York and Chicago with communications addressed to 109 Baltimore Street.
Local brief notes from the day include weather, markets, and community updates. Readers are advised to consult the page for specific items such as notices, briefs, and notices from city officials.
The piece argues that reform has raised public scrutiny of Democratic appointments in Allegany County Maryland and calls for merit over partisan loyalty. It highlights Western Maryland's road needs and three qualified applicants for the State Roads Commission, urging representation from the western end to improve connections to the Mountain State. It also urges farmers clubs via Commercial Clubs to boost farm productivity and local prosperity.
A historical note emphasizes the necessity of judicious advertising for merchants and movements. It cites a hardware dealers association president and argues publicity boosts profits, comparing thriving locations with neglected ones and urging consistent stock and promotion for better outcomes.
Human efficiency underpins national strength and farmer earnings drive prosperity. Alford argues Maryland must raise average yields through knowledge from County Agents, Washington, and state institutions. He urges business leaders to support agricultural improvement via taxes and active involvement.
The report notes Ford's peace ship trip as a publicity effort that may lead to official peace delegates. It cites belief by an insider that his unofficial representatives could trigger official talks, and argues publicity amplified his impact in business and movements he leads.
The piece extols courtesy as a daily practice that shapes personality and earns social regard. It contrasts natural and cultivated politeness, noting courteous people brighten others and bolster harmony while poor manners repel and diminish one’s influence. It urges teaching children courtesy as a lasting gift.
The New York Sun reprints a Walt Mason paragraph from Luke's column and notes copyright concerns. The piece mocks old fashioned manners and social pretensions while outlining Mason's charity verses about feeding and aiding the poor and needy. It surveys public conduct and humorous quips about drink, luck, and gratitude amid charitable acts.
A essay on settling international conflicts through a superior authority notes mediation by the U.S. Department of Labor with 80 cases resolved, 27 pending, affecting over 150000 workers. The piece then surveys 1915 16 opera stars trained in America including Vera Curtis Marcia Van Dresser Frances Rose Edith Mason Mabel Garrison Louise Cox Anna Case and Helen Warrum with major roles at the Metropolitan and Chicago Opera Companies.
A collage of snippets on money, wit, and culture. The piece contrasts earlier poverty with present funds, quotes critics and editors, and notes social quirks from beaming fortunes to weary travelers and working-class heroes earning $12 weekly.
A humorous piece contrasts new fathers at different births. The first baby prompts cigars and drinks while the fifth spurs a wary father to hunt the Stork. The narrator quips that you cannot help being bow-legged and blames Whiskers as a personal fault.
A reader recalls a paper note recommending isolation for grip but reports staying in her room for four or five days without severe treatment. The brief emphasizes cautious self care during illness.
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