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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press publishes every afternoon except a day. Subscription rates by mail or carrier are 3.00 in advance. Advertising rates are available on application. Communications to The Cumberland Press 109 Baltimore Street. Phone 592 and 593. The Press is served daily by carriers and delivery orders are taken by telephone.
The Cardinal’s Allegany and Garrett county visit is hailed as a force for goodwill and unity among creeds and classes. The piece argues for continued respect for women voters while rebutting anti suffrage warnings about alleged perils of female suffrage.
The piece discusses a movement toward simple white gowns for graduates, noting last year’s trend and this year’s waning enthusiasm. It argues simplicity could express unity and dignity, despite strong preference for traditional dress among many graduates, and urges not to abandon the idea entirely. It also touches on suffrage and the burden of proving political superiority for enfranchised women.
The May American Magazine recounts James R. Garfield’s tale of his father President Garfield repeating speeches to be sure audiences grasp key points. A New York judge fined fortune tellers, palmists, and seers for predicting marriages deaths journeys and lost items. A state court order aims to curb mystic prognostications to weather forecasts race tips crops shipwrecks royal disasters and war outcomes.
Advertising copy touts GETS-IT as a painless, single drop treatment that vanishes corns calluses warts and bunions. It claims quick relief so wearers won’t wince putting on shoes and markets the product via druggists or direct mail from RE. Lawrence & Co. Chicago at 25 cents a bottle.
Dr. Frank Crane argues shock therapy has clarified delusions in individuals and nations. He cites Civil War slavery, French Revolution, and modern Europe’s war as lessons, urging America toward a united world government and an international court to end war and piracy. He warns against repeating past errors and stresses democracy must serve people, not dynasties.
One Hundred Years Ago Today 1815 Napoleon forms provisional government to depart Paris for front. Seventy-Five Years Ago Today 1840 Savannah floods, highest in a century, Augusta boats via streets. Fifty Years Ago Today 1865 Rome controlled by French troops protecting Papal States. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today 1890 Canada orders international boundary patrolled to prevent smuggling.
Rev. Collins Denny born Winchester Virginia 61 years ago today Viscount Maidstone married Margaretta Drexel Philadelphia born 30 years ago Abby Leach educator Brockton Massachusetts 60 years ago Robert C Hilliard New York City actor 58 George R Smith Minnesota congressman born St Cloud 51 James Thorpe Indian athlete with Jersey City team born near Prague Oklahoma 27 Morris Sheppard Texas senator born Morris county Texas 40
Altoona May 27 James Crawford 20 is dead from a fractured skull after being pitched from his motorcycle at Geeseytown. He was using ether in his gasoline to boost power and may have been rendered unconscious by ether fumes. A young woman with him was not seriously hurt.
A collection of humorous quips and observations on gender, marriage, manners, and daily life. The piece riffs on social norms, Prohibition, weather chatter, and streetcar speed with a mix of witty lines and anecdotes attributed to everyday figures.
An editorial in the Jewelers' Circular outlines seven life missteps. The author condemns crushing others for personal gain, worrying about unchangeable things, doubting impossible tasks, forcing others to share beliefs, neglecting literature, clinging to trivial preferences, and failing to save money.
Receipts from ex president W H Tafts lecture at Altoona High School were attached by County Detective James G Spangler to satisfy a judgment against Tafts manager Gayle Burlingame. The money from the evening failed to fully cover the bill and ensuing judgment.
An advertisement promotes Spring Chicken at Brooke's Cafe priced at 25 cents for a half portion.
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