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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press issued daily editions except Sundays with subscription rates one year for three dollars in advance and monthly payments of twenty five cents. Advertising rates are available on request at 109 Baltimore Street with phone numbers 592 and 593.
Local educators attend the State Teachers Association session in Ocean City. Professor Buchner of Johns Hopkins delivers the welcome. Renowned educators and notable speakers will address timely topics as the Maryland educational survey’s findings are considered for discussion.
A New York World note warns that manufacturers of war munitions lure officers from the Army by offering higher pay and better prospects. The piece questions the eight year West Point service rule and argues resignations harm national defense and the army’s welfare.
An observer notes a year of intense global activity headlined by the European war. The writer highlights a cascade of thrilling, human stories beyond the main conflict, suggesting widespread upheaval and remarkable world events unfolding at once.
The piece describes a global scramble with China, Japan, the United States, and Mexico amid a chorus of domestic issues. It notes politics, suffrage, prohibition, war suppression, reform efforts, and infighting over a late secretary of state, all creating a highly eventful period.
A daily history note recalls 1815 when the Dey of Algiers, in a peace treaty with the United States, gave up all claims to tribute or prisoners of war. It also marks 1840, 1865, and 1890 events, noting the Independent Treasury bill passage, Lincoln assassination trials, and Hendricks monument unveiling in Indianapolis.
Rt. Rev. Charles Sumner Burch suffragan bishop of the Episcopal diocese of New York born Pinckney Michigan sixty years ago today. William Riddle mayor of Atlantic City New Jersey born Philadelphia fifty five years ago today. Roy J. McCardell New York journalist and author born Hagerstown Maryland forty five years ago today. Brig Gen Alfred Mordecai U S A retired born Philadelphia seventy five years ago today. Rear Admiral William B Caperton commanding the Cruiser Squadron Atlantic Fleet born Maury County Tennessee six years ago today. Ilalvor Steenerson congressman from Minnesota Ninth District born Dane County Wisconsin sixty three years ago today.
A discussion of hasty copy editing in magazines, highlighting examples from Atlantic Monthly, Munsey's, Cavalier, Century, Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, and other publications. The piece argues editors should revise more carefully and authors take greater care with expression to avoid absurd or awkward phrasing.
A compact note quotes Epictetus urging careful weighing of consequences in every action and planning accordingly. It emphasizes prudent conduct by considering what precedes and what follows before acting.
Cleveland June 80 Miss Milda Mulhauser head of the state and city employment agency proposes a statewide labor bulletin to help Ohio girls. She says out of town girls travel to Cleveland seeking work without knowing what is in demand and the bureau would keep them informed so they can stay home until jobs arise.
W. J. Brandy head of the Cleveland Hippodrome theatre employment department dismisses all blond ushers and will hire only brunettes. He asserts men are more attracted to blondes, noting patrons waiting for seating while blondes chat with admirers.
Clarksburg aims for the state’s biggest holiday, with horse racing, sports, speeches, and a fireworks show. Grafton hosts a union picnic. Morgantown, Fairmont, Newbury, Preston, and coal towns plan large festivities. Ice cream and soft drinks sales may set a state record.
Patriotic women from four states gathered at Cumberland Gap Kentucky for ceremonies inaugurating a Daniel Boone monument on the site of Fort Boone. The memorial marks the border point of Kentucky Virginia near the gap and is erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Interstate Boone Trail Committee of North Carolina Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee.
A collage of humor and social observation from a 1910s paper. Items include jokes on marriage and modesty, satirical verses, and notes on women’s fashion. Portland notes report reduced liquor licenses hurting city revenue and saloon closures.
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