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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press reports on daily progress along Baltimore Street with improving results. Readers are reminded of subscription rates and office contact details as the paper notes steady local commerce and delivery service.
A New York article cites an award for an essay on the ideal newspaper noting three key influencers public schools churches and the press. It argues the press educates most of the population daily and gains power from reader approval rather than law or force.
A curious remark targets a poet named Jeal Bard claiming he could not rhyme to Omaha sounds. The statement alleges wrongful accusation of writing a poem about Omaha and asserts lack of rhyme skill as grounds for exoneration.
A Boston publicatio n argues the elusive great American novel lies within the daily chronicle of American life. It asserts the evolving newspaper record captures human joys and sorrows as the true prize sought by readers and writers.
The piece argues modern American papers should chronicle life with vivid simplicity rather than mere fact. It asserts newspapers, by shaping everyday events, help compose a great American novel and position writers as active characters in that unfolding narrative.
Maryland Democrats reflect on allowing a Republican in the last cycle and vow heightened vigilance to prevent a repeat in the upcoming election, signaling cautious mood and defensive posture.
The poem, found by a French priest on an English soldier killed at the Marne, contrasts hellish war with heavenly blue. It was written by Dr Alexander, last lord primate of Ireland, and published in the Times years ago. The notice then hints at delaying city office contests until County and State races end.
One Hundred Years Ago Today marks the death of Christopher Oberkampf, a German artisan who founded France’s first printed cotton manufactory and earned the Legion of Honor. Seventy-five Years Ago Today recalls his 1738 birth in Weissenbach and 1815 recognition.
Prof. Michael J Pupin of Columbia University born in Hungary 57 years ago today. Mme Juliette Adam journalist and author born Verberie 79 years ago today. John B Winslow chief justice born Livingston County New York 64 years ago today. Arnold Daly actor born Brooklyn 40 years ago today. Dr Albert Ross Hill president University of Missouri born Nova Scotia 46 years ago today. Rev Herbert S Johnson Baptist clergyman born McMinnville Oregon 49 years ago today. Ray G Fisher pitcher for New York American League born Middlebury Vermont 28 years ago today. Charles F Conklin billiard champion born East Troy Wisconsin 49 years ago today.
The essay recalls St Francis of Assisi as a social reformer who rejected wealth for poverty and charity. It links his life to 13th century feudal ills, clerical corruption, and social unrest, arguing reform starts with the individual virtue and personal sacrifice. Francis's youth, conversion, and founding of a devoted band are highlighted.
A collage of playful quips, poems, and letters from readers across towns. It includes a Lucid Linotype piece on worms as a weight joke, light cabinet humor about a blue color and a goose and chicken laugh, plus village anecdotes from Kentucky to Indiana.
The friars lived in brotherly love and practiced self restraint to mirror a holy life. They preached with simple words and intense zeal, inspiring many to join them as Francis led by example and offered an appealing, heartfelt message. Their influence spread as people gathered to hear him.
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