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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1914
Page
4
The Pittsburg Post reports a Southern campaign to reduce cotton acreage next year and diversify crops to secure home food supply. Florida’s agricultural gains are cited as a model, with fruit and vegetables feeding northern markets. The piece notes labor and industrial progress, citing cotton spindle growth in the South since 1906.
The Detroit Free Press notes a recurring dangerous foe threatening the home and family, described as lurking in its lair and finally exposed like a gopher pursued by a fox terrier, with society being rescued in time.
A collage of opinions on politics economy and society from the era. Notes on the federal reserve low aid for incomes high costs of death rail safety and revolutions in Mexico. References to John Smith Jamaica rum William Penn turkeys Kitchener Schwab Asquith Roosevelt and Wilson libel suits and Thaw pardon petitions.
New York reports the Federal Reserve Bank at 62 Cedar Street opens with a strong staff and ready machinery for rediscounting. Officials include Gov. Strong as chair, Woodward as deputy director, Curtis as acting secretary, Gregory as cashier, and other bank officials aiding the new system intended to stabilize banking and avert failures. The nationwide launch aims to boost credit, improve financial conditions, and support business needs amid shifts in money supply.
Baltimore reports the Public Service Commission upheld a prior order for a 15 percent rate cut on Cumberland Edison Electric Illuminating, influenced by a $680,000 investment and $250,000 added property. The company argued the cut was confiscatory and cited finances showing net revenue of about $50,445 after expenses.
Mrs Geo Martz appeared in police court this morning charged with robbing John B Bornicelli in Shan tytown last night. Bornicelli said his pocketbook with a $14 bill was taken while he was celebrating there. The prisoner had $10 and called the act sport. Arch A Young spoke for her. Justice Heck held the case under advisement.
Kansas City Star notes a chance for a symposium on home while advertising a Compositor position with executive ability to organize four workers at a modern plant near New York City. It urges live references in the first letter and hints at uplift movement value amid era talk and odd 1760 prophecy remarks.
A collection of humorous observations on marriage money manners and modern life. Witty lines touch on wives husbands work and society with playful jabs at fashion and reputation, reflecting a lively era voice and lighthearted gossip tone.
First car from Frostburg to Cumberland starts 6:00 a m with hourly service to 11:00 p m. Eastbound from Cumberland begins 7:00 a m to 12:00 midnight. Frostburg to Westernport departs 6:00 a m with last at 11:00 p m, Westernport to Frostburg last at 11:30 p m. All cars connect at Frostburg. J B E Taylor Superintendent.
Fragmentary notes show Cumberland and Pennsylvania sections referencing a local issue. Readable fragments mention a proposed project or location with city names and institutions involved, signaling a brief civic item or notice.
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