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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
4
Charles Darwin’s shift from science to literature in old age shows the danger of neglecting reading. The piece urges cultivating a reading habit early, cites Bacon on reading, and names Dickens Christmas Carol, The Other Wise Man, Lorna Doone, Twain, and Churchill as starting points with Carnegie Library guidance.
London Standard war dispatch reports French troops constructing underground trenches with cooking ranges, six bathrooms with hot and cold water, a shaving saloon, and a cafe and concert hall near the lines less than half a mile from German positions.
A collage of 1910s style notes and quips on topics from American politics to theater bans. Items reference Vera Cruz evacuation, peace probes into food storage, loan refusals, alimony norms, and social satire about public figures. The column blends humor with contemporary concerns about war, prohibition, and censorship.
A collage of editor quotes criticizes politicians and journalism. Observers from Columbia State to Deseret News mock public figures, praise moviemakers, and note wartime logistics. The piece cites Uncle Sam’s islands and the National Geographic Society figures as curiosities.
Washington reports confirm officials learned two weeks ago of the British dreadnought Audacious being destroyed by a mine off the Irish coast. The information was kept secret at Britain’s request. Ambassador Page cabled the sinking and the Olympic delay to the U.S. government.
A satirical letter in a New York newspaper leads to Wadleigh High School teacher Henrietta Rodman Defrem being suspended and later reinstated. She champions the Teacher Mother cause and has adopted two children from a fondling asylum, asserting belief that teacher mothers will prevail.
President Wilson asserted the United States would not pay over the one million dollars collected in Vera Cruz customs until a stable Mexican government is established. He said troops would be withdrawn from Vera Cruz on November 23 regardless of Mexico's condition, with Carranza or Villa not yet confirming plans to depart.
Pittsburg notes the Pennsylvania Railroad asks the Public Service Commission in Harrisburg to raise suburban travel rates. The plan includes a 25 cent flat rise on all monthly tickets and 20 cent on 46 school tickets, with round trip tickets discontinued. If approved, the changes take effect December 15.
Berlin reports an official statement issued in the afternoon noting a quiet day in the western theatre. South of Verdun the French made several unsuccessful attacks while eastern theatre operations are progressing favorably.
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales crossed from Folkestone to Boulogne last night as he travels toward the front lines.
Field Marshal Potio rek reports Austrian forces crossed the Servian first line west of Valjove and forced a retreat to the second line. War loan subscriptions opened today. In Spokane Washington a report of foot and mouth disease prompts likely quarantine by state agriculture officials.
Washington explains that dividends from net earnings are vested in the stockholder when declared and must be reported in that year's tax return. The same dividends must be included in the corporation's gross income. Cumberland Press offers job printing with guaranteed workmanship and right prices.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Emperor William and the Sultaan of Turkey have exchanged cordial greetings during their contacts via Berlin and Amsterdam on November 18.
Partial OCR text from a Sunday 1918 notice listing names and a time reference around 1335 and 4% with scattered phrases including Meneses and Fiedmoo. Lacks clear actions, places, or complete context.
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