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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press announces daily service except Sunday with mail in advance rates of one year at 3.00. Advertising rates available on application and communications sent to 109 Baltimore street. Orders for delivery are accepted by telephone.
The piece supports wider use of public schools as community centers, aligning with Washington and New Jersey models to extend education facilities while maintaining school control. It warns against turning schools into mere dance halls and calls for organized, balanced, practical social service by day and night. It also notes suffrage tensions in Chicago and New York campaign activity asserting peaceful methods and public visibility.
The Buy It Now movement, praised by The Cumberland Press, seeks immediate consumer spending to lift sagging business and industrial conditions. President Wilson endorses the idea urging timely purchases to boost circulation, sustain factories, and energize all sectors. the campaign calls for a personal commitment to buy now.
One hundred years ago Lafayette pressed Napoleon to guarantee life and liberty by the nation. Seventy five years ago the U S post offices grew from 13 876 to nearly 60 000. Fifty years ago Seward’s wife died in Washington. Twenty five years ago the Duke and Duchess of Connaught visited England after touring British colonies.
Charles C. Weaver of Emory and Henry College born in Ashe County North Carolina 40 years ago today. Camille D Arville comic opera star born in Holland 52 years ago today. Henry L. Southwick lecturer born at West Roxbury Massachusetts 52 years ago today. Dudley Doolittle congressman born Cottonwood Falls Kansas 34 years ago today. Ralph C. Craig University of Michigan sprinter Olympic winner born Detroit 26 years ago today.
A compact collage of curious data cites Eiffel Tower height 986 feet and Woolworth Building 750 feet, Rus sian Jew counts near 6.19 million, world total about 10.41 million, and other numeric curiosities while a local ad promotes paper marades and savings at Eylers on Centre Street.
The article argues the Monroe Doctrine is a foundational yet misunderstood policy. It traces origins to President Monroe's 1823 message, explains historical context with European powers in the Americas, and discusses its evolving binding force and modern relevance while urging clear understanding.
Isabelle Pearce and husband deeds near Lonaconing to Gibson P Humphrey for 660 dollars. Holzshu Realty to Albert R Luteman and wife lot on Fayette Street. Continental Trust to George W Grier orchard at Green Ridge. Continental Trust to E G Phinney orchard at Green Ridge. Continental Trust to Edward H Schuneman orchard at Green Ridge. William C Deveeman trustee to Joseph M Woodlot in Fairview Addition. Charles E F Eyler and wife to Moses Twigg land in Allegany County. Margaret McNeil Whitehead orchard at Green Ridge.
Comic sketches and quips circulate around readers of a Daily Whoop style page. Jokes feature a protest over a misprint re robber, horse racing lines, marital and social humor, and reflections on life, luck, charity, and everyday wit.
The court report notes the sale in the case Mary Dixon versus Frank Troutman et al No 74804 in Allegany County. The sale amount is listed as 1650 dollars and the report requires publication before June 29 1915 with a true copy test attached.
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