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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
3
A Cumberland column argues war starts with a child’s intransigence and extends to international power struggles. It cites Irwin Pennsylvania school suspensions, parental duty, and the harm of noncompliance, then warns about contagion from colds and the need for quarantine like other diseases.
An examination of the common cold describing its ubiquity and the ordinary precautions people take. It notes that many illnesses stem from the same germ affecting the mucous membranes and emphasizes routine preventive measures.
Editorial urges readers to register before the November election. Note on lingering summerlike days and the urgency of timely registration.
A collage of humorous quips and social observations from a Philadelphia era page. Jabs at politicians, German war talk, food costs, and daily life unfold with punchy lines about marriage, safety pins, onions, and social norms amid wartime tension. Entires mention Wombat, Bridges, and various city papers.
A collection of editorial quips and observations on wartime diplomacy and military aid. Notes criticize press bias in Kansas art, German war spending, and U S gun sales to Irish and Mexican conflicts, while recalling Germany’s naval rise from 1849 to rival Britain.
General Leonard Wood warns the War Department that the U S Army is inadequately prepared even in peacetime. He says the army relies on a small regular force and rapid militia expansion, while state troops are underfunded by legislators. He notes recent critical inspection reports from New York State and urges stronger national defense despite no war.
On Monday October 12 Ursuline Academy Fayette Street will open a business course. Fitted rooms are at the Commercial SchoolFortion regarding entrance tuition length of course call at Capuchin Monastery Convent Smallwood Street advertisement Oc 6 3t
An early 1900s style notice seeks a capable man to fill a secretarial running role in a growing business. It promises a good salary and a $1,500 company rent street placement. The ad emphasizes secrecy and compensation.
Auction sale announced at Arch and rd streets corner on Saturday at 2 p m. Purchases include fixtures horse and wagon safe and other goods. Conducted by F Brooke, trustee. Advertisement also notes Cumberland Press office and a war book priced at 10 cents.
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