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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
3
A Cumberland, Maryland, piece notes 1915 centennials focusing on Napoleon’s era and Andrew Jackson’s 1815 victory at New Orleans while acknowledging ongoing war limits a Waterloo celebration. It highlights Thackeray and Hugo as reading options and links centennial reflections to American history and leadership.
The piece contrasts railway profits with public health warnings. It urges strict hygiene noting germs on hands after shaking, tuberculosis risks, and lists soap use as preventive. It calls on school boards to promote hand washing in classrooms to protect the community.
A collage of quips and observations on manners finance and travel with mentions of Admiral Peary Crockerland and references to German phrases and European places. The piece weaves opinions about conscience gossip optimism and everyday behavior into a brisk editorial style.
Gymnasia experts argue against uniform body construction as the basis of physical perfection. They contend that legs may be symmetrical yet not harmonious, and caution against utilitarian designs. The notion evokes residents across the river built to fit Rackaboor slopes near the Palisades.
New York hosts the annual Sportsman's Show at Madison Square Garden for eight days featuring birds fur bearing animals and hunting and fishing gear. Afternoon and evening programs include diving contests swimming races and water polo in a mammoth tank. The event also introduces the first women indoor championships under new AAU rules allowing mixed competition.
New York January 2 Presbyterians nationwide are asked to deny themselves at least one luxury during the week starting tomorrow and give the saved funds to a $430000 debt clearance drive. Rev Dr Maitland Alexander of Pittsburgh moderator of the General Assembly issued the call citing war and economic strain as causing widespread church debt. Boards report deficits totaling about $450000.
New York January 2. The fifteenth annual National Automobile Show opened at the Grand Central Palace occupying fifty thousand square feet. The display features Made in America cars with more than one hundred finished vehicles and a wide range of accessories. The building is elaborately decorated for the occasion.
In Hillsboro Illinois on January 2 a court saw Helena Watson 53 arraigned in a custody suit by Minnie Martinique over a five month old baby both claim as theirs Watson says the child was born to her beside a roadside bush on Sept 10 while Martinique asserts birth in a Litchfield hospital on Sept 3 and a week later Watson borrowed the child.
Birmingham Alabama January 2 The Southern Railway will put into service tomorrow the Finley Memorial Yards named for the late president of the system. The 100 acre site with 30 miles of track represents a 1 500 000 investment intended to make Birmingham one of the system's principal terminals.
An authoritative article approved by a New York obstetrician debates twilight sleep. It reviews selective use in the very young and elderly, cites Freiburg data of 70 percent acceptance and 80 percent satisfactory responses, notes limited hospital adoption, and stresses expert physician guidance and trained obstetricians for proper administration.
Saint Pol reports German prisoners working on roads form friendly relations with French guards. Prisoners trade cigarettes and pipe smoke, await trains to be sent to the coast or Algeria, and endure long waits while trains fill. Frontline units near Arras and St Eloy hold zigzag positions as frost tightens roads and supply convoys move under heavy guard. General von Arnim and the Crown Prince of Bavaria command German forces opposing Allied troops.
London report describes the Prince of Wales as the cheeriest campaigner. He travels modestly, eats simple meals, and appreciates candid talks with Lord Kitchener. Gifts from Queen and King and Princess Mary include field glasses, a revolver, and a luminous wristwatch.
A Paris oculist reports a letter from EMILE LECOSTERD begging for a new glass eye after it shattered in combat. He cites hospital confinement and inability to pay until war ends, asking to rejoin his regiment with the eye restored.
County Commissioners of Allegany County will meet in Cumberland Maryland on January 4 5 and 6 1915 to hear appeals and correct assessments. No alterations will be made after adjournment of the term. By order of the Board Angus Treland Clerk Advertisement.
A collage of humorous verses and quick jabs on daily life and propriety. It playfully critiques news consumption, manners, and social trends with witty lines about newspapers, weddings, drinking, and modern behavior.
Somerset on January 1 reports John Graybeck, father of five year old Michael Graybeck, sues Tony Lechvar of Boswell for 8300 damages claiming the lad lost sight in one eye and suffered a hand wound when a shotgun was fired on Stonycreek street Bon well Navy last. The suit seeks 200 for medical care and 3000 for loss of services until majority, with the boy claiming 5000 for permanent injury and disfigurement.
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