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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1914
Page
8
The column notes a fashion shift toward ready to wear dresses and simpler frocks that empower older women to dress stylishly without relying on younger silhouettes. It observes grandmothers and midlife women embracing modern outfits, from satin dresses to serge suits, while mantles lose prominence.
A practical home cook guide outlines Ege Chowder Beef and Rice and steam cabbage as economical dishes. It provides step by step methods for frying salt pork, boiling potatoes, making a milk based chowder, and preparing a coconut pie with instructions for crust, filling and frosting.
A barefoot boy in a filthy attic endures cold, hunger and fear while another child describes life in the workhouse. As the doomed mood shifts to longing, a Fairy Godmother figure arrives through a chimney door offering a glimmer of rescue for Georgie.
London dispatch describes an artist returning from France and Belgium who spent seven days in war zones, traveling on foot and by rail with only 1.25 left of his initial 10. He recounts encounters with French soldiers and displaced British troops, praising Anglais as he navigates checkpoints and scarce fares.
Veteran manager Connie Mack, long associated with the Philadelphia Athletics, is reported to be nearing a sale of his stock in the Athletics and intends to purchase a controlling interest in the New York Yankees to manage the club next season.
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to The Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the Editor.
J E Poling of Hendricks Virginia and his son Harper, Morgan Town University student, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Peter C C Cowden on Beall Street. They are enroute to Detroit to recover a rebuilt car after a recent accident. Mrs Cowden is Polings niece.
Local social notes list Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Miller of Rockwood and Mae Wilson of Meyersdale visiting relatives. Mrs. Lillian Cowherd recovers from tonsil surgery, and Anna M. Knieriem and daughter Clare Catherine are in Atlantic City. A ten pound boy is born to E. H. Shaffer and wife. Several individuals plan trips, hunts, and reunions, including a deer hunt in Pennsylvania and a wild west show signing in Lander, Wyoming.
The Government November crop report estimates the corn total at about 2.8006 billion bushels and wheat near 893 million bushels. It notes the crop is one of the best on record and highlights a notably strong wheat market.
A 20 acre tract near Cumberland Maryland opposite the Old National Pike will be sold November 21 1914 at 10 a m at the corner of Baltimore streets Baltimore MD. The land spans 940 feet on the Pike nearly square and is timbered with native oak and contains a watercourse that could supply water to the property. It is part of the estate of Catharine Cochran executor S Cochran will announce terms cash down with balance in notes and a deferred payment option.
Orphans Court of Allegany County notes Maud Allegany County has letters of administration for John H Hinretition. Petition states John left Maryland in 1906 and has not been heard from since, suggesting seven years of absence and presumed death. He left no descendants. heirs at law are his sisters and the children of his sisters.
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