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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
7
An article by H. Massac Buist argues for a general import tax on motor vehicles, citing American makers overcharging British buyers. It notes one American car model sold in Britain for 185 more than the 1915 pattern and 200 more than in the United States, forecasting over 500 000 extra pounds in profit for the manufacturer.
Alfred Reeves of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce predicts rapid growth for 1916 despite material shortages. He cites a potential 1,200,600 production total and more than 3,000,000 cars on American roads by year end, driven by low prices, easy maintenance, and wide use across business and pleasure. He notes 450 manufacturers and 20,000 dealers, exports worth over 63 million, and that cars now outperform horses in cost and practicality.
Charles K. Champlin and company end their Maryland run with The Lamb and The Brute a daring play written by Champlin. Famed for its gripping, shocking moments the production drew large advance sales and may sell out. Nervous patrons are warned to avoid the show.
The musical comedy Nobody Home stars Isabelle Randolph as Tony Miller in John Slocum’s production. Producer Slocum notes her nerves are calm and attributes the cure to fresh air, while the show debuts at the Maryland Theatre with Tommy Lyons leading a vaudeville styled company for matinee and evening performances on January 15 and 29.
Bruce Barton stresses the value of saving from salary and the role of a bank account in daily finance. The piece in Every Week urges disciplined money management and financial readiness.
The producers of Peck's Bad Boy have rebuilt the show with sixteen new songs by Irving Berlin. The updated production aims to deliver top comedy value at low cost for today’s amusement lovers.
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