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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1914
Page
4
The Cumberland Press demands fuller public access to city documents and open sessions. It criticizes the current practice of rapid passage of orders and urges incoming officials to ensure transparent action and publicity before spending or long commitments.
Conference program starts with Lovefeast at 9:00 a.m. led by Rev. G. W. Hobbs, followed by sermons, ordinations, and a lengthy musical schedule through the week featuring choirs, soloists, and anthems under various directors. Major events include ordination of Deacons by Bishop Joseph F. Berry and Elders, and a packed nightly program.
A curio of opinions and quips on wartime issues and political headlines. The column references Villa in Mexico, Brandeis on railroad free service, Danish arbitration, Peary’s forecasts, Roosevelt, and a mix of satirical notes from press and street. It notes American policy debates, legal cases, and public figures with sharp, topical flavor.
A letter discusses the Ulster situation and Home Rule bills, noting resignations by English officers over fighting Ulster. It questions army loyalty, asks governments to consider army stability, and urges rights for common people alongside plutocrats.
New York March 31 Senator Tillman advocates physical kicking and hot water as anti aging measures. Dr Tracey cautions against overexertion and excess meat while promoting outdoor activity for longevity. The piece also notes Irish Home Rule discussions, New York gubernatorial jockeying, Ulster influence, the McNeill Whistler exhibit, tango blamed for costs, and a billboard sign limit debate on Broadway.
A collage of humorous quips and social observations on advertising, fashion, gender roles, Prohibition, and daily life. The snippets spoof editorials, jokes about advertising, marriage, and modernity, with puns and cultural references echoing early 20th century newspapers.
The list names entrants across several categories including Misses Rhea Shaffer Pearl Schenck Naomi Marquis Elsie Daw son Ora May Speelman and Patton, Altos Mrs William Cramer Hazel Shaffer Peter Wilson Jesse Utt Belaski, Tenors R B Wells J J Tipton Trevaskis Lloyd Rawlings, and Basses Joseph Young R J Beggs S T Dickson Harold Richards Beaumont Williams.
Jr O U A M Affairs Progressive Council No 83 initiated a class of forty six members in MecCleave Building last evening. The group plans renewed efforts to enroll more members and expects another large class soon. Raymond Zimerla received a badge and emblem pin for his work.
Advertisement notes hot and cold lunches served at all hours at Headquar ters Woman's Suffrage located at 22 Bedford Street.
Scottish Rite Masons of Western Maryland and guests from multiple states met yesterday at the Masonic Temple for the conferral of 24 Master Mason degrees. The ceremony featured notable officials from Baltimore and Cumberland, a 6:30 p.m. dinner, and plans for a larger consistory class on April 20 led by Gen. Thomas J. Shryock. Visiting Masons returned to Baltimore later that night. The Eastern Star chapter hosted dinner. a Mounday Thursday feast is planned for April 9.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Southminster Presbyterian Church will host a shhad supper this evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Supper serves from 5 to 10 o clock with fancy booths for browsing and sale.
Final preparations are made for Arbor Day in Alegany County public schools with activities from 3 to 4 p.m. Assistant Superintendent Edwards will attend the Beall High School in Frostburg. emphasis is on forest fire prevention and bird care to reduce spring and fall fires.
At a Sunday meeting the Duke Memorial Bible Class read a letter from Hugh A. McMullen expressing appreciation for the class resolution of sympathy on the death of his brother John P. McMullen. The Cumberland Md date is March 23 1914 and the note credits charity as a true religious virtue.
Palm Olive Cream and Palm Olive Shampoo plus three cakes of soap offered at Br. Lichtenstein's Pharmacy in a local advertisement.
Gately and Fitzgerald list house furnishings clothing and related items in low terms. Located at 121 N Centre Street with phone 1604 K. Agents wanted for merchandise sales and distribution.
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