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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
4
The piece critiques prep aration zeal and moral standards in world affairs. It cites Col Roosevelt and Sir William Osler, notes debates in Congress on defense and tariffs, and comments on Monroe doctrine and German diplomacy while urging lofty service over panic. It references Rooseveltist talks, Joffre and Admiral von Spee, and business interests impacting policy.
February 22 and March 6 mark the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prix Automobile Race days at the Panama Pacific Exposition. The courses span 29 and 400 miles respectively with 200 foot plaza turns and no poles along the route. Barney Oldfield endorses the setup as the finest yet and prizes total 3000 2000 1500 1000 for Vanderbilt and 3000 and 8000 cash for Grand Prix.
A reflective piece recalls old wars and asks if humanity can escape lust for power and jealousy. The speaker laments anguished cries from battlefields and wonders whether nations can rise from pain to reach lasting peace and amity.
A collection of brief editorial quips from various papers discussing King Cotton, Mexican armistice hopes, crown prince reports, U S crop prospects, Southern food crops, and the evacuation of Vera Cruz by General Funston with cautions about foreign trust.
An advertisement invites readers to buy a book about the war for 10 cents from The Cumberland Press office. The clipped notice emphasizes a cheap price and directs to the office for purchase.
A collection of pointed quips and jests from the era lampooning public morals, fashion, and wealth. Snappy lines touch on marriage, insurance, travel in gas wagons, and bold forecasts about women’s hair, with a final note on ever escalating bets.
A selection of reader notices from Westernport Maryland 1914 includes questions on local law and governance such as contract bidding by officials and public water expenditures. The letter asks whether certain laws have been repealed and whether mayor and commission meetings are public. Additional items include musings, trivial facts, and satirical snippets.
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