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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
2
At a glade near Kew, Mr Samuel Bibb Dibbleberry intervenes in a lovers quarrel between Dora and Harold. His counsel and theatrics lead to an on the spot engagement reconciliation filmed by a tripod operator, costing Dibbleberry $1,250.
Isadore A. Tanzer at 12 North Liberty Street invites Cumberland families to view a display of portable lamps described as of rare quality. He urges readers to inspect and seize the opportunity to purchase the best quality lamps at low prices, emphasizing availability.
Daisy a mare owned by V. Derr of Market Street formerly of Decatur Street died last night from colic. The horse was noted as unusually intelligent and a great favorite of children.
A street scene notes both parents and children reacting to bold window displays of vivid children’s suits and adult outfits. Women admire flamboyant styles while one plans conservative purchases, and men test many hats before settling on a slightly tamer look.
A cooking column lists a Thanksgiving style menu with oysters celery olives and pumpkin pudding plus roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing. It gives detailed instructions for preparing chestnuts cranberry jelly pumpkin custard and small white cakes with almond flavoring and almond garnish techniques.
London reports recount a near harbor disaster as the British battleship Bulwark exploded and sank in under a minute. An officer aboard a nearby vessel described a pillar of fire, black smoke, and crews torn by blast as boats were launched to recover wounded sailors and bodies.
By order of the District Court of Maryland a bankruptcy sale will be held December 9 1914 at 10 00 A M on the C and P Railroad Siding near the Lutheran Church Westernport Allegany County the trustee GEO Louth Eppler will offer cash sale of switch ties cross ties piling sticks street car ties mine rails boards slabs and sawed lumber at the sale site.
An old advertisement entices readers to clip a coupon and send 10 cents to The Press office for a full record of events leading to the current European war. It warns the supply is limited and urges immediate action.
Mark Twain answered when asked about daily cigar use that he kept no records of habits but followed two rules. First never to smoke while sleeping and second to smoke nothing but a pure tobacco cigar. The second rule could be adhered to strictly by smoking.
Frostburg to Cumberland departures begin at 6:00 p.m. with hourly trains to 11:00 p.m. Each hour on the hour. Cumberland to Frostburg starts 7:00 a.m. with hourly trips to 12:00 midnight. Westport and Lonaconing connections shown with noted stop times and final arrival at Frostburg. Bellowsdale and Eckhart figures listed among intermediate stops. BE. Taylor, Superintendent.
Schedule shows trains from Cumberland with routes to Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Notable departures include 8 17 A M 7 00 A M 7 15 A M and 1 40 P M with various intermediate points and express services.
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