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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
4
Dr Dixon state health commissioner argues national efficiency rests on sound health. He warns against preventable disease, noting rising dependents and higher costs from the unhealthy. Proposals to reduce sickness aim to cut tax burdens and the unfit as prosperity and defense hinge on public health.
Saturday February 26 1916 explains the high cost of producing a daily paper The Press and notes the staff from United Press and local correspondents who gather edit and edit news The article emphasizes the paper's high expenses and the low price paid by subscribers and describes the modern newspaper as a decreasing cost commodity.
A Missouri editor argues that the backwardness of some towns stems from the hot stove element. He says fewer winter chairs would curb gossip and free residents to work for the community. The Christian Science Monitor would likely agree that this holds in larger towns as well.
An appeal notes the crushing of Montenegro and Serbia by Germany Austria and Bulgaria. It highlights Serbia’s wartime sacrifices and hardship and calls for practical relief from Americans to aid Serbian citizens and war-impaired areas.
Fragment discusses how widespread illness imposes tax-like costs on society and ties to social unrest and crime concerns. Mentions prolonged apt to rise and communal strain without specifics.
Washington reports inquiry into gasoline price increases driven by higher consumption, lower crude output, and rising crude and gasoline prices. Secretary Lane outlines six causes, notes exports up and storage near empty, and suggests relief via kerosene use, cracking, crude production, and substitutes like benzol and oil shale.
The piece blends Walt Mason verse on marital conflict with theatrical notes from New York. It surveys the Cohan Review of 1916 at the Astor Theatre, Hugh Broadway crowds, and mentions investors backing Sir Herbert Tree, stars like Bessie Barriscale and Lillian Gish, plus upcoming films Number 13 West Bound and Daphne and the Pirate.
A compressed, humorous column fragment cataloging oddities and wordplay about rain and daily life. The piece weaves quotes and witticisms about readers, politics, fashion, and a playful critique of tradition with dated humor and quirky characters.
An assortment of quirky lines spans social habits, gender notes, and a humor column vibe. Snippets include threats from a gangster crew, remarks on the fair sex and birthright, a farmer's stance on preparedness, college gift ideas, fire protection, nursemaids with babies, and a lament about a saddened funny man drafting a column.
A dialogue mocks club seating and fashion as a Rutland man warns of visiting kin if not admitted. A Norfolk woman asks to dine in the Club dining room while a fussy old maid jokes about rising dress costs and social expectations.
The young lady across the way recalls her father’s political stance claiming unselfish public service while seeking city contracts rather than office. She notes he would not take office even for a gift, yet his interests lie in municipal contracts.
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