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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
4
The statement vows to purify politics by endorsing only those with blemish-free reputations. It argues leaders must embody decency and right living or risk retirement by a public that values good conduct over private missteps.
The Cumberland editorial celebrates the formation of a new Chamber of Commerce led by Thomas Footer. It praises the board of directors and urges all residents to support the organization, invest in local industry, and work together to boost Cumberland’s growth and prosperity.
James H. Stoutenour longtime Everett resident died yesterday after a several week illness at age 73. Civil War veteran of Company G 55th Pennsylvania Infantry, survived by wife Mary Rinard daughter Gertrude and sisters Mrs Rachel King and Eva Stoutenour. Funeral arrangements pending with interment in Everett cemetery.
Directors of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio announce a quarterly dividend of 3 dollars per share with an extra 3 dollars payable April 1 to shareholders of record today. The extra dividend is up by 1 dollar, and if continued, the year’s total dividends reach 24 percent.
Subscribers are urged to report delayed or irregular delivery of The Cumberland Press. The office seeks prompt, early delivery and asks patrons to notify the paper of any late arrival or delivery issues. Complaints help improve service. office hours are every evening.
Old Father Time depicted as a dour figure who carries a scythe and forebodes doom. The poem shifts to a brighter scene where he abandons gloom, dances in a grand ballroom, and asks for lively music. It ends with a reflection that the morrow remains unknowable.
A collection of quips and wry observations from editors and readers about politics, Mexico, fashion, society, and daily life. The notes reference Wilson Bryan Huerta Carranza and public sentiment, with jokes about fashion, marriage, and current events from multiple papers.
A reader argues that denying women citizenship rights is unjust and that equal suffrage follows from fairness. The writer dismisses illogical anti-suffrage views and asserts a woman’s duty to extend influence beyond the home by voting, predicting suffrage’s inevitability. Cumberland, Md. March 6, 1914.
Annapolis March 5. Lawmakers, resolved to do things up brown, likely will add 65 000 to the governor's contingent fund to better entertain out of town visitors and uphold the Commonwealth's dignity.
The International Association of Photoengravers meeting in Baltimore Maryland began this morning and will run through tomorrow. Topics include comparative cost labor and the new tariff among other items on the agenda.
Robert Mauck Switzer a Republican from Ohio born March 6 1863 pursued studies in Gallia Academy Rio Grande College and country schools. He served as deputy sheriff of Gallia County 1888–1892 was elected prosecuting attorney in 1893 and 1896 and became a Republican National Convention delegate in 1900 later joining the Sixty second Congress.
New York readers are advised to buy white dresses hats and blouses as white dominates this season. Paris designers craft daring touches in blouses and gowns while winter white sales showcase varied models.
Practical guidance on economical meals using leftovers and seasonal ingredients. Veal loaf, apple fritters, croquettes, potato pudding, creamed turnips, ginger cookies and beet suet are suggested as versatile dishes for hot dinners, cold lunches, and thrifty baking.
The menu lists Vegetable Soup Veal Loaf Sweet Potatoes Creamed Turnips Cocoanut Pie Pile Cold Slaw SUPPER Beef Bouillon Potato Pudding Apple Fritters Celery and Apple Salad Cheese Toasted Crackers Coffee for the meal, reflecting a classic mid century spread with multiple courses and beverages.
A Western Maryland freight train derailed on the Gettysburg Branch near Jack's Mountain eight miles north of Highfield in Maryland. Seven cars left the rails and the line was blocked for ten hours after Tuesday's wreck in Hagerstown.
A historic menu lists Celery and Olives, Breaded Veal Cutlet, Tomato Sauce, Rice Croquettes, Buttered Beets, Baked Apples, and Ginger Cookies, reflecting a period meal with coordinated courses. The dish set highlights regional pantry items and a sweet finish.
A pound and a half of cold cooked veal finely minced is mixed with half a pound of bacon, also minced. Season with grated lemon rind, mace, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Press into a buttered dish and bake.
Peel and slice turnips into one and a half inch lengths. Cook with little water, then mash with butter cream salt and white pepper. Aim for white snow like color and sweet flavor, avoid thick sauces that mute the taste.
Six large potatoes are boiled and mashed with salt and pepper and a beaten egg. The dish is lined with a one inch thick potato layer, then a cup of cold cooked meat seasoned with butter pepper and salt is added. A final mash covers and the dish bakes for thirty minutes.
Peel and cure three sour cooking apples then slice them quarter inch thick. Dip each slice in frying butter to coat with batter, fry until golden brown, drain well, sprinkle with Eastor sugar, and serve hot.
A recipe for shaping warm rice with butter salt and egg yolk into ovals or balls. Fill centers with a candied cherry or cooked raisin, then roll in crumbs, egg wash, and crumbs again. Fry until a delicate brown in deep fat.
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