England’s conscription row ends in wartime compromise
United Press dispatch notes that British anti conscriptionists yield to a form of compulsory service. The government and organized labor unite with Premier Asquith to free skilled workers for munitions, enabling unskilled labor to perform some tasks. The article calls it a display of fighting spirit and unity for the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
United Press
New York
England
Asquith
Troyvd George
National Insurance
Wiped Out Serbian Army Delays in Saloniki Red Cross Aid
A UPI report from Saloniki details a 12 pound package of cotton bandages sent by Flat Rock, North Carolina ladies, mailed Aug 23, reached New York, shipped on the Athenia, and survived a shipboard fire. The package was redirected to aid French Red Cross in Saloniki after Serbian forces were dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shepherd
United Press
Saloniki
Greece
Flat Rock
Ita
Ite
New York
Athenas
J. M. Morgan
New York City
Montenegro
French Red Cross
Rosenbaum's sale touts dresses skirts waists and coats
At Rosenbaum's from February 16 to 18 the store announces sale of children's dresses, new spring skirts, shirt waists, winter coats, and furs at half price. Don’t miss this special event with details in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum's
Rosenbaum’s
Name and Horse Cruelty Case in Dopetown
Mike Flannery delivery driver for the Cut Rate Store was arrested for cruelty to animals after an on street beating of a horse named William of Orange. Owner Jake Schultz supplied the horse and a whip and faced a 40 fine after a court hearing before Justice O Flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dopetown
Ind
Mike Flannery
Jake Schultz
Cut Rate
Mike
Schultz
William of Orange
Hill
Justice O'Flying
Flannery
Anniversary of Queen Mary Marks Four Centuries
London observers note February 18 marks the 400th anniversary of Queen Mary I born 1516. Her reign brought bitter trials and humiliations before Elizabeth I succeeded her and was laid to rest beside Mary in Westminster Abbey's Henry VII chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
London
Mary
Mary I
Elizabeth
Westminster Abbey
Henry Vit
Arnold Vibrator Ad Sparks Health Beauty Strength
Edison Electric Company promotes an Arnold Vibrator for health beauty and strength priced at 8 dollars 50 cents. Advert reads 30 N Liberty Street and dates February 16 17 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Electric Company
Liberty Street
Marketing by parcel post to be discussed at Tri state convention
Minneapolis, Minn. February 18. Marketing by parcel post is a leading topic at the annual convention of the Tri state Post masters Association. About 500 postmasters from Minnesota and North and South Dakota attended the two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Tristate Postmasters’ Association
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Tire sale offering Miller and Racine tires at 1915 prices
W N Byler advertises a large stock of Miller and Racine tires bought before the advance. Tires are guaranteed for 4500 to 6000 miles and offered at bargain prices in your size. Located at 30 North Centre Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclay Shoe Co
North Centre Street
Washington
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Cumberland club seeks family approval for youth programs
The Girls' and Boys' Club requests unanimous parent approval for a Cumberland program dividing children by ages 2 to 18 across four divisions. Weekly 1 session after noon for 1 4 hours. Monthly dues range 1.00 to 2.00 with discounts for multiple children. Contact Miss L. G. DuPre at 402 Fayette St or call 676-3 for details.
Piano Clean-Up Sale Promises Bargains From Renowned Brands
Unusual bar gain listings highlight pianos from top makers Krabe Hardman Chickering W F Frederick E B Hevser Haines Bros Ludwig Smith Barnes Autotones Angelus Price Teeple and more. Instruments come from fine homes and even statesmen portfolios. Carfare refunds offered within 150 miles of Cumberland Maryland to ensure broad access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krabe
Hardman, Chickering
W. F. Frederick
E. B. Hevser
Haines Bros
Ludwig, Smith & Barnes
Autotones
Angelus
Price & Teeple
Great
Frederick Concern
America
Cumberland
Ladies' Lace Discount Sale Ad Notices
Readable fragments show a sale of ladies lace items originally priced at 3.00. The fragment mentions a sale event with items described as dull kids and lace and references an amount of 3.00, with unclear additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folliows
Mets
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OUR
Best Brands
the Park Grocery CO
Green Street
Geo. Ruckel, Prop
Parcel Post
W. N. Byler
Centre St
Pebil-iw
Ochildren
Pace
L. G. DuPre
Fayette St
Maclay's
Bedford and
Decatur Streets
Baltimore St
Desales Glick Real Estate
Cumberland, Md
Fred
Frederick
Baltimore St. Cumberland, Maryland
Kimonas
Mens Department
Navy
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Sauber
Saturn
Swift Pride Soar Genes Ag
Krippendorf Ladies
Offee
Buttton
Putton
Radmoor
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