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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
5
The piece surveys sport cloths in wool jersey for suits and frocks, noting youthfulness and chic restraint. It highlights wide skirts in Paris fashion, cape reinventions, shoulder and collar details, and the mix of sheer fabrics with heavier weaves like serge and taffeta for spring ensembles.
A collage of items includes women owners in Independence Kaw and tales of professional hairdressing. It notes 400000 British trade union women, college advances for women, and legal shifts on car use. It also mentions earnings of Mary Pickford, a Kansas editor, and a Hairdressing specialty with transforming waves.
The article discusses women entering the workforce after eighteen, weighing career choices, and stressing talent assessment. It highlights stenography pitfalls and elevates beauty culture as a remunerative path, noting visiting hairdressers earn more with lower overhead and strong earnings potential.
Mrs Arthur Lee Bosley regent of the Maryland D A R schedules a January 25 meeting at the Hotel Belvedere inviting Maryland patriotic society members to coordinate a state wide Maryland Day event on March 25 and discuss a standardized school history text.
In El Paso Texas on January 13 the National Live Stock Association announces a push for an open market and reduced light competition by packers. The movement will likely gain support from the National Sheep Growers Association and the Texas Cattle Growers Association as they convene here concurrently.
Advertisement notes special pricing for ladies shoes at 3.00 reduced to 1.98 and boys shoes at 1.50 reduced to 1.24, under McMullen Bros branding. Likely a store sale item aimed at bargain shoppers.
A political advertisement pledges a continuation of Cumberland's business administration. outlines extensive real estate conveyance and mortgage terms tied to the 1897 1900 land records in Allegany County Maryland. The notice specifies cash sale terms and references multiple deed records and involved parties.
Harry L. Smith declares his bid for City Council, urging voters support and pledging fiscal restraint, lower taxes, and full-time dedication to duties. The message appears as a formal campaign notice.
George A. Kean announces his candidacy for mayor of Cumberland and asks voters for support. The letter is signed George A. Kean.
Adam Lebeck announces his candidacy for City Commissioner and asks voters for support. He pledges to devote all his time to the duties of the office upon nomination and election.
Mortgagee offers sale of four lots in Cumberland Allegany County Maryland on February 4 1916 at 10 00 a m. The sale follows a default on a 1914 mortgage by William C Keller and Margaret Keller wife. Property described as Lots 38 39 40 and 41 in Henry Sechriver's Addition to Cumberland. The sale is on the west side of South Centre street beside the Third National Bank Building.
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