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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
4
Cumberland Press presents an exclusive account by a local traveler who journeyed from Southern Russia near the Turkish border to London and New York. The piece weighs potential Allied victory against risks of England Russia war over Turkey partition and notes Teuton and Slavic tensions shaping the conflict.
An editorial mocks trimming municipal staff by hiring one armed or otherwise deficient workers, praising Cumberland plan efficiency while lampooning Philadelphia Record satire on Secretary of State rabbit hunting in Fairfax County. It questions justice and cost savings in public hiring.
United Press dispatch reports French Army in the field enjoys daily rations of bread rice beans meat sugar coffee and lard with reserve rations when needed. It details supply chains from backline victualling motors to standardizing flour blends and giant ovens, plus notes English reliance on tinned foods and tea.
A brief note from a Virginia writer introduces a whimsical scene featuring a rabbit symbol and a quiet night setting. The fragment hints at a playful or allegorical piece likely exploring rural imagery and nature.
Rose Stahl argues in the February Green Book Magazine that true comedy is serious and truthful, not merely to provoke laughter. She cites wit, pause mastery, and contrasts between expected and surprising effects, noting performers who let lines breathe to shape humor and rhythm. The piece also mentions George M. Cohan, Western Maryland, and an Allegany County arrival from Russia. The New York Symphony tours Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Cumberland, with a reflection on Billy Sunday.
A jumble of verse and quips from The Looking Glass section includes playful jabs at neutrality during wartime, puzzles, and humorous reflections on language, coal buying, Prohibition, and domestic harmony. Riddled with names and culture notes, it showcases a periodical’s lighthearted miscellany.
The piece notes that Gotham enjoys polite comedy while the road prefers large musical shows and expensive tours. It cites Officer 666 as a rare hit and explains smaller cities draw fewer forces. New York craves new thrills. Chicago favors female-led shows. Philadelphia and Boston want straight drama. the road seeks validation of top-tier fare.
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