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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
4
The article reflects on Sir Robert Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts and their wartime roles in England, noting scouts gathering despatches and guarding lines. It mentions Belgian decoration for George Leysen and includes a French trainee executed for treason. Also critiques overcapitalization and misleading mining promotions.
Health authorities warn measles is dangerous and record shows child deaths. Parents should call a physician or notify the health bureau when illness occurs and avoid allowing children to deliberately expose others to disease.
A mix of wartime opinions on war and peace followed by brief dispatches from the front. Reports touch on censorship, military leadership, prisoner exchanges, and morale as letters, cables, and editorials reflect global events and public sentiment.
On his 82nd birthday Lord Roberts former head of the British Army spends time organizing a Red Cross reception for wounded in Ascot his home village. He urges Britain and its French Russian and Belgian allies not to underestimate Germany and says the big task begins once Germans are driven into their own territory.
The United States Geological Survey cautions investors against buying mining stocks without expert examination of the property and assurance of promoter integrity and managerial ability. The guidance aims to help Cumberland readers and the broader public avoid losses by verifying ground truth and the operatives behind a mining venture.
A compilation of editorials notes biting, humorous, and ironic on topics from German deserts to Boston subways and Mexican finances. It contrasts American and foreign journalism with remarks on Richard Harding Davis and the Mexican Revolution, drawing parallels to Continental money.
A local ad seeks a secretary for Grog Enterprise offering a salary around $1,500. The right candidate should fill the position on Front Street. Oc-1-10t.
During vacation periods The Cumberland Press will mail the paper to readers at no extra cost beyond the regular price. Call the office and they will arrange to keep you posted while you are away.
Paris reports a serious horse shortage in the German army due to heavy cavalry losses. The reduced cavalry activity west of the Oise is explained by many riders being made foot soldiers. Commissions are sent to America and Norway to buy horses for the German government, with covert aims in both nations.
William Hersh a Meyersdale resident was fatally struck by a B and O freight locomotive while walking through dense fog about a mile east of Meyersdale on Thursday morning. No witness saw the accident but it is believed he stepped into the locomotive’s path. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Louis Long aged 40 was struck and killed by New York and Chicago fast train No. 5 while walking along B and O tracks west of Weverton. He worked as a repair hand for the B and O. His mother died recently. He is survived by a Brunswick sister and a brother in the VU Army.
The funeral for Thomas F Rabold of McKeesport was held at 2 PM at his brother George Rabold’s home 447 Pacific Avenue. The service was led by Rev Frank J Spaling and he was buried at Richland Cemetery in McKeesport. Advertisement by The Cumberland Press offered union printing services with guaranteed workmanship and right prices.
A miscellany mix of seasonal hints and light humorous quips. Notes on preparing for winter, storage ideas, and anecdotal asides about wealth publicity and urban living. Observations on manners, marriage, money, and modern plumbing echo a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
Agilda Blasello aged infant died Sunday morning at a boarding house on South Mechanic street. The funeral was held this morning at St Patrick's church with burial in the church cemetery.
National Painless Dentists advertise gold crown work at four dollars per tooth without plates and list a contact location at 100 Baltimore Street as their office.
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