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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
4
The Cumberland Press announces subscription rates by mail or carrier with 12.00 annual in advance and 25 cents per week. It lists offices at 109 Baltimore Street and phone numbers 692 and 593, noting daily carrier service and phone orders for delivery.
A broad discussion on advertising ethics cites the need for honest claims and steady effort. It likens advertising to sowing seeds, urging patience for long term results and stressing cooperation among manufacturers wholesalers and retailers. The piece contrasts humane conduct in war with propaganda ethics and notes attitudes toward Turks Armenians and Gallipoli stories amid evolving public sentiment.
A wartime reflection speaks of an emerging alignment of civilization after war. The article suggests a new understanding centered on humanity, with mentions of nations and the greatest conflict shaping surprising tales of gallantry and resilience.
An excerpt discusses how prohibition will operate in Denver Portland and Seattle as large city tests. It compares its potential impact to commission government noting prohibition is imposed nationally while commission reform is city driven. It argues outcomes may inform broader policy despite differing mechanisms.
Charles Johnson died in Emporia after thirty two years with Peters Hardware, delivering goods and installing stoves with calm efficiency. He earned steady wages, raised a respected family, and left a humble yet dignified mark on the town as a kindly, hard working man who never missed a day in decades.
O. O. Sanderson of Eagle Grove has completed a new garage for their driving horse, showcasing a practical addition to local farm equipment and livestock handling facilities. The project highlights community progress and rural ingenuity in Eagle Grove.
CONVALESCENT. A recovered patient travels downtown to share tales of pain and endurance with his cronies. He recounts the tortures, the grayed hair, and harrowing memories as he speaks of his journey back to health.
The Baltimore News lauds Governor Goldsborough for a clean, honorable term marked by thoughtful courtship of progress and prudent appointments. It notes his tempering influence, cooperation with a minority legislature, and the notable Good Roads appointment of Mr. Weller, leaving office with strong public regard.
An Answers excerpt notes Irkutsk Siberia as the wickedest city citing 120 000 population and 500 yearly murders. It describes a failed vigilance committee composed of ex convicts and thugs, leading to police massacres and broad daylight murders amid house inspections and confiscations.
The Baltimore News profiles Charles H Grasty saying he has been a dominant figure in Baltimore journalism for 25 years. The note acknowledges past tensions during News purchase and notes Grasty will devote his efforts to the Times after departing Baltimore for New York.
A brief item examines the hazards around fuel during joy rides, noting risks beyond the gasoline itself. Authorities warn of reckless driving, improper handling of vehicles, and potential fires, urging caution and responsible behavior.
A poet muses on colors and critics painting a sky blue trees green and red soil and asks if art could please the eye or inflame harsh judgment, noting critics would call the artist a nut and deny access to art.
A public shpeaker faced sharp roasting as delays mounted in completing tasks. The piece quotes wartime leader Roosevelt and pacifist Bryan for contrast, ending with a wry allusion to Jesus in a period voice.
A fragment from Shippensburg Pennsylvania notes a man at a door ringing the bell while a woman looks from an upstairs window. The exchange hints at a discouraged mood as a woman reflects on appearances and social comparison using the line about a look from a better dressed woman.
A Knoxville Journal and Tribune item reports a joke about a counter revolution and the phrase Paw asking what it is. The note mentions a four room house on a crooked street and a good colored neighborhood as part of the context.
A real estate figure extols a villa site while a young woman doubts its appeal and prefers a modest carranza project. The dialogue mocks trust in political rhetoric and emphasizes skepticism toward proclaimed truths as it likens statements to ore and tailings.
A reader from Anaconda Montana asks if weeping willows should be planted in tiers around a property. The inquiry reflects home landscaping concerns and tree placement considerations.
A flirtatious young woman sits with her fiancé and ponders the waning of girlhood. He reassures her while she expresses sorrow about time passing. The scene shows tender romance and a sly aside about stock market humor from Hard Luck Bejinks.
A column of humorous quips on fashion, society, marriage, and gender roles. The piece lampoons old fashioned attire, celebrity gossip, and modern romance with comic quips about clothes, money, and domestic life. Notable bits include references to Hobble and See-More inventors and a jab at high living costs.
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