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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press in Cumberland Maryland lists daily delivery by carrier with telephone orders, advertising rates on application, and a yearly subscription of $3.00 in advance. Published Friday November 26, 1915.
The piece argues for rural credit reform to aid farmers with low interest productive financing, contrasting European cooperative societies with high real estate inflation fueled by trust companies. It urges legislation to let American farmers capitalize on honesty and frugality to curb urban migration and boost local spending during Christmas shopping in Cumberland.
A column notes weather prophets offer varying winter forecasts from severe to mild and snow to ice, but cautions no one truly knows the future. The piece urges calm, then mentions the White Way opening drawing nearer and expected to be a fitting event.
The commission on church and country life proposes rural churches cooperate when a pastor serves multiple congregations. It notes the editor of a country paper and limited print shop time reduce influence, suggesting shared ministers and joint effort to sustain local worship and community impact.
An essay contends that the idea warfare induces beard growth is overstated. It traces shaving to ancient and medieval soldiers who kept facial hair clipped for combat and safety, noting cave men likely shed hair before battle and that shaving was practical rather than degenerate.
Lieutenant William H. Santelmann directs the United States Marine Band and discusses fitness standards for musicians. He notes the band’s recent tour, encores featuring Maryland My Maryland, and the all American appeal of the repertoire.
France has sent representatives to the United States to arrange the purchase of American machinery to refurbish war damaged plants. The French Trade Commission aims to equip factories with U S gear, with Paul Fuller acting as their American legal adviser.
A chaotic collection of jokes, pranks, and quips about marriages, fashion, professions, and everyday life. Names, places, and playful lines mingle as readers encounter puns on Beaux, paw, and famous bits, ending with light social observations.
Irvin S. Cobb recalls a humor filled counter question about who won the war and who won the San Francisco earthquake in his November Green Book piece. He frames it as a way to dodge expressing opinion on military preparedness and disarmament.
London reports Captain E. Fitzherbert, once dismissed in 1910 for losing the cruiser Bedford, has been appointed rear admiral. His career revival follows successful work as superintendent of contract-built ships, restoring the admiralty’s trust and placing him high in the service. He is brother to Lord Stafford.
A British letter from northern France recounts a padre who forgot the countersign and faced a sentry. The exchange ends with the sentry joking advance Moses and deliver the ten commandments, the Padre receiving twenty eight days field duty as punishment. The tale closes with a quip on wisdom and knowing when not to know.
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