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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
4
A returning American criticizes Huerta’s army after watching films of their uniforms. He argues real soldiers show obedience born of loyalty, not fear, and notes Mexico’s soldiers lack discipline, intelligence, or clear purpose. He contrasts a divided society with a small aristocracy and peons who live hand to mouth, complicating any solution to the Mexican problem.
The sworn value of Frederick Weyerhauser’s estate is 875000, challenging sensational claims of enormous wealth. Excessive public talk inflates fortunes, distorting views on social and industrial issues and misinforming many about actual riches.
George McAneny recalls Jefferson’s plain speech as ideal for reporters judges and legislators. He emphasizes directness over long, winding sentences and urges consistent clarity in legal and civic writing. The remark accompanies the unveiling at Columbia University and advocates straightforward communication.
In Long Island Sound the Vanitie races against Resolute and Defiance in elimination trials. The series continues over the next two months to determine which yacht earns the right to defend the America's Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, visiting New York, warns militant suffragettes may be lynched as police fail to curb the violence in London. He also notes a youth campaign in New York against impure candy and outlines housing and social efforts by feminists to aid mothers and girls in the city.
A domestic scene unfolds as a mother, father, sister, and others discuss calls and plans. The father answers the phone and quotes a terse exchange with Hawkins in Chicago while others react to interruptions, hats, strawberries, and waiting lists. The mood mixes daily life with hints of a future conflict.
In the maze of opinions a listless year for independents emerges as William Sulzer announces an bid for New York governorship. The dispatch also notes jokes about Huerta, Villa, Mexico pacification, and assorted editorial quips on health and fashion in a rapid collage of items.
A collection of editorial quips and remarks appears from various papers. The Philadelphia Record notes a speed gauge would reveal a steamer’s actions before a collision. The New York Evening Sun reports Presbyterians plan to bar members who join clubs serving liquor, leaving few social options. The colonel claims to have subsisted on monkeys in Brazil. And he will have.
A collage of quips about travel, art, fashion, love, and daily life. Snippets joke about gas tastes, painting likenesses, steno salary, diamonds, boisterous girls, vanity, discipline, and marriage. Light humor and social satire reflect early 20th century sensibilities.
A reflective column contrasts grumbling types like Henry Clews with general complaints about public life. It argues some protest by voice, not breath, and notes changes in public behavior from cattle and hogs on streets to autos claiming priority. The piece urges a sunny disposition and tolerance.
The quotes show varied reactions to Taft and Foraker in U S politics. Kansas City Journal mocks wealth as political risk while New York Press casts doubt on electability. Indianapolis News questions Taft on Mexican policy amid administration changes.
A fragment promotes a local eating place with a cook and special dinner for ladies. The notice hints at a dining room in the city with a bill of fare and writing part of the advertisement.
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