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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press advertises subscription rates at eight dollars per year in advance and monthly pricing, with advertising rates available on application. Mail and carrier delivery details, contact address at 109 Baltimore Street, phone numbers 592 and 593, and order methods by telephone are listed.
A 1915 note explains spring fever affecting workers and hotel guests alike. It cites spring transition from winter to outdoor sun and a rainy spell as the cause, advising light diet fresh air and plenty of sleep as the best medicine to recover and enjoy summer.
American consuls report a promising but competitive Argentine market for U S coal. To challenge British fuel, U S suppliers must provide reliable, well selected and screened coal. Britain's long foreign market dominance results from sustained study of demand, reliability and big investments.
A nostalgic piece recalls the speaker's birthplace in Lamar Missouri, noting drastic modernization from a sunlit window to a scientifically updated farm. The narrative highlights acetylene lighting, gaso line powered laundry engine, silos, automobiles, dynamos, and evolving farm technology.
The narrator highlights a thriving farm run by a businessminded dad. A staffed household includes a hired man, an engineer, a fireman, a chauffeur, a vet, a electrician and a mechanic. Livestock includes Jersey cattle Duroc hogs Southdown sheep and Plymouth Rock chickens. The dairy price has fallen from two to fifteen cents per quart while modernization brightens the home.
A daily historical recap lists events marked one, seventy-five, fifty, and twenty-five years ago. It notes the Germanic Confederation replacing the Rhine union in 1815, a 1840 Qa decision on Hawaiian independence tied to Christian access, 1865 Henry Manning becoming Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, and 1890 bicycling craze sparked by pneumatic tires on safety wheels.
J. Q. A. Brackett former governor of Massachusetts born Bradford New Hampshire 73 years ago. William W. Canada United States consul at Vera Cruz born Randolph County Indiana 65 years ago. Clarence H. De Mar Boston long distance runner and Olympian born Medina Ohio 27 years ago.
A note quotes Lowell on making education universally accessible and effectively compulsory for a functioning republic, highlighting education as essential to American destiny.
Philadelphia reports a surge of prosperity along the Delaware River with more than 30 vessels under contract totaling near 100 million dollars. Cramp Shipyards and New York Shipbuilding Co. hold major orders including torpedo boats, dignified passenger and navy ships, and foreign orders mark the first merchant-vessel contracts for American yards.
Ad text notes a wall paper sale with cheaper per roll prices and savings on purchases. Mentions Centre Street and advertising to attract customers.
Governors from Wisconsin and Wyoming telegraph to the Washington Post urging patience and neutrality regarding German actions after the Lusitania sinking. They urge peaceful settlement and no American entry into the war, expressing support for President Wilson and the dignity of the United States.
Governor John M. Slaton calls all citizens to back the administration in peaceful, diplomatic handling of national difficulties. He warns against rushed action and echoes Taft that war must be survivable beyond a few weeks, noting only a few profit while many suffer.
By M. Alexander, Governor of Idaho, urges Americans to avoid entanglement in European warfare. He warns against forgetting duty to judge carefully, says the nation gains nothing from involvement and risks loss, urges keeping peace traditions and openness to trade.
By Locke Craig, governor of North Carolina, states confidence in the president and his administration to manage the crisis. He emphasizes a clear view of the overall situation and the need for trusted leadership during the crisis.
Governor Richard I. Manning urges calm and moderation amid tensions with Germany. He praises Wilsons note as a masterful definition of neutral nations stance and says Germanys reply will be handled wisely by the president. He asks people to wait patiently and trust in presidential leadership.
Nevada Governor Emmett D Boyle argues in this column that Europe’s wide war affects the United States only remotely and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. He contends the conflict is needless and harmful to American interests.
A historical prose passage argues that a great nation should respond to demands with calm reason rather than force, comparing strength to restraint and urging leaders to be slow to anger while maintaining capability to enforce claims. It emphasizes education prosperity and intelligence as national assets.
Governor George A Carlson of Colorado urges calm public opinion and warns against European hysteria influencing Americans. He calls for backing national officials handling the situation and not engaging in reckless rhetoric.
By James Whitecombe governor of Oregon, public opinion should remain calm during this crisis. Moderation by all will help the government handle grave problems with nations at war and avert the possibility of conflict, which would be a calamity.
The national Socialist convention will convene in Chicago next June. Iowa Republicans back Cummins for the presidential nomination. Charles Sawyer 27, chosen for Cincinnati mayoral nomination. Tillman Jr appointed clerk of the Senate naval committee. Former Rep. A Stanley tours Kentucky to win Democratic governor nomination. Illinois Democratic Editorial Association aims to seize Chicago for the national convention. William Shaw of the United Society of Christian Endeavor is the Prohibition candidate for Massachusetts governor. Senator Kern urges an October extra session to fast track rule changes and the legislative agenda. Rep. W F E Humphrey seeks the Republican U S Senate nomination from Washington after seven terms.
Zanesville Ohio June 8 A trip through the Eastern Ohio mining district evokes Alaska as huskies pull loaded mine cars along tracks in Muskingum county. About 200 dogs work in the county with miners owning most of the teams. Huskies weigh 35 to 50 pounds and are valued at 5 to 15 dollars each.
Tybee Island Georgia June 8 at the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association annual meeting discussed the effects of the Harrison federal antinarcotic law on community and drug fiends. A new state drug law will be drafted for presentation to the legislature to reinforce the Harrison act.
A collage of quips and epigrams on marriage gender politics dogs and cows. Short observations by various voices comment on manners, habits and social norms with light humor and satirical tone.
Frank Rosenthal, 18, claims new record asphalt price of 907.20 per square yard selling to Dr. Egil Boeckmann, J J Hill relative, via C O D of 17 50. Package sent to Minnesota Club. doorman paid. Boeckmann refused to testify or admit loss.
Jitney riders can drop passengers in front of two large Dallas movie houses under a reciprocity agreement with the union theatres. The plan allows jitneys and the cinemas to advertise each other by directing riders to the other’s services.
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