German War Loan Surges on Patriotism and Wealth
The article notes the German war loan as the largest in history, driven by deep patriotic fervor and trust in victory. It highlights subscriptions from moderate earners, minimal foreign bids, and the broader implication for funding wartime costs beyond bullets of lead. It also discusses reactions to Belgium’s treaty and the Monroe Doctrine in light of European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
England
Germany
Mr. Lloyd-George
von Bernstorff
Belgium
Count von Bernstorff
Rethmann-Hollweg
France
Europe
The Allies View on German Expansion Ambitions
Alfred W. Bryce reports the German ambassador denies plans to seek South American expansion after victory. He notes Germany’s interest lies in regions climatically suitable for German settlers, with Canada seen as most protected by the Monroe Doctrine and colonial interests.
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Germany
South America
von Bernhardt
Africa
Canada
J V Bell Re-elected Clerk of Courts in Keyser
J V Bell, veteran clerk of the courts, was re elected Tuesday on the Democratic ticket by a safe majority. Opponent R Marsh Dean made a good run. Also noted is a meeting of basketball patrons at the K of P Lodge rooms to organize teams. The Otter Creek Room and Lumber Company at Hambleton dismantling its mill and shipping machinery elsewhere. Parsons High beats Davis High 30 to 0 in football. Harold Ludwig of Elkins visits. Jd Moody, former Fifer Band member, now in Washington, visits Keyser.
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J. V. Bell
R. Marsh Dean
Otter Creek Room and Lumber Company
Hambleton
W. Va
Parsons High
Davis
Parsons
Harold Ludwig
Elkins
S. R. Ludwig
Wil
Jd. G. Moody
Prof. Moody
Washington
Social notes highlight visits and travels in Maryland
Mrs. L. C. Quinn of Crisfield guests her mother Mrs. Neville. Mrs. Myrtie Troutman of Hamilton visits Mrs. W. H. Barger. Mrs. S. H. Delinger of Hendricks stops with Mrs. D. H. Wilfong en route to Virginia. Lucile Trask returns from Baltimore. Mrs. T. H. Wagoner returns from a two week visit in Virginia. J. N. Arnold of Denton journeys to his sister Ludwick's funeral. Mrs. Eliza Poland of Clarksburg visits Mrs. Walsh. Mrs. H. H. Hoffman hosts friends at Rockland Farm for Mrs. E. M. Stottlemyer. Mrs. F. H. Huggins and daughter Ms. Mosser spend day in Cumberland.
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L. C. Quinn
Crisfield
Neville
Myrtie Troutman
Hambleton
W. H. Barger
S. H. Delinger
Hendricks
D. H. Wilfong
Virginia
Lucile Trask
Baltimore
Mary Schiller
T. H. Wagoner
J. N. Arnold
Denton
Ludwick
Eliza Poland
Clarksburg
Walsh
H. H. Hoffman
Rockland Farm
E. M. Stottlemyer
F. H. Huggins
Mosser
Cumberland
Novel Christmas Plan Suggested by J H Schiff
Washington November 3 The American Red Cross is formulating a plan for self denial of Christmas extravagance and directing funds to European war sufferers Jacob H Schiff of New York proposes the Red Cross list names of intended recipients and send printed cards showing the donor and amount given instead of personal gifts
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Washington
American Red Cross
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Red Cross
Trades Day Enthusiasm Builds for Cumberland Event
The big Trades Day program unfolds November 10 to 13 at City Hall with four days of sessions. A pre-event meeting at 8 pm tonight will cover trade activities, farm youth groups, and a new monthly Cumberland progress bulletin. County farmers from Garrett Allegany Washington and nearby states join, with the Farmers Institute November 12 and 18 featuring expert instruction and farm views. Milk displays from four hundred farmers and special merchant bargains accompany exhibits by local ladies and regional exhibitors.
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Cumberland
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Farmers’ Institute
Bleacher Upgrade Planned for Y M C A Gallery
The Y M C A announces bleacher seating to replace old gallery chairs, accommodating 250 with two rows at different levels. A new stairway from the third floor light shaft will improve access, supported by iron girders, and a portable stage will host concerts starting November 27.
Job Printing Offered by The Cumberland Press
If you want job printing done by Union Printers have The Cumberland Press do your work. Prices right and workmanship guaranteed. Advy ertigement. tf
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Cumberland Press
Romantic tale of a stubborn junk pipe organ reforming local legend
A Philadelphia Press dispatch recalls the St David’s Episcopal Church pipe organ built in 1851 and rescued after three weeks underwater while being ferried to Cumberland Maryland. Once valued at 4500 dollars it is now rebuilt and praised for tone rivaling pricier instruments.
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Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Cumberland River
St. David's Episcopal Church
Boston
Baltimore
Cumberland, Md
Cumberland
Mr. Sargen
St. David's
Thomas C. Varnell
Holloway
Assembly forms committees and reports surplus funds
Robert E. King is secretary and George R. Wheeler treasurer as the Assembly appoints John E. Edwards chairman of arrangements and W. McL. Somerville decorating chair. Lloyd Rawlings leads the finance committee. Treasurer reports a surplus of nearly 500 dollars.
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Hugo von Kleist
Alfred W. Bryce
Keyser
K. of P
J. H. Schiff
Bleagher
Allegany Assembly Inc
the Allegany Assembly, Inc
J. L. Griffith
W. Milner Roberts
Tadte
Sulay
A. A. al Run
Baltimore Street
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