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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press lists subscription rates and delivery details for Cumberland Maryland. It notes daily service by carriers, with orders to be placed by telephone, and mentions a commentary on Baltimore street paving reflecting local civic sentiment.
The Y M C A campaign surpassed its 1000 member goal in one week, creating a large new base. The editorial urges sustaining momentum by integrating these members into the association and expanding outreach through the fall season.
Theobald Mathew born in Ireland set global temperance in motion promising seven million pledged and millions abstained or reduced drinking. His example shaped a faith based abstinence movement focused on personal conscience over law, not political ambition. The piece notes a forgotten anniversary amid election turmoil.
The piece discusses efforts by the U S Public Health Service to extend life expectancy, noting variations in longevity due to body, care, and fate. It cites a Yorkshire anecdote of Henry Jenkins who reportedly lived 169 years, illustrating myths and misstatements about age and the aging process.
The writer argues there is no royal road to old age and no single plan guarantees longevity. Henry Jenkins left no rules of living to copy, showing self restraint. The key is moderation in all aspects of life and a steady, balanced approach to work, recreation, and worry. The piece ends with a call for Cumberland citizens to strive for better and greater city prosperity.
Fossil findings from the Ogallala and Arikaree formations in western Nebraska reveal Miocene animals unlike today. Chalicotheres with three-toed claws, Syndyoceras with four horns, Miocene camels of varied forms, rhinoceroses, and prominent proboscideans like mastodons appear alongside elephants. Waterways of the North and South Platte rivers frame discussion of exploration and hazard on historic trails.
Washington reports that carriers presented a 500 page statement to the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing rail network size 250000 miles plus 376000 with yards and sidings and 1.815 million employees in 1910. It notes 15330 million in public securities and 620000 stockholders with 3.125 billion in 1914 revenues and 2.0 billion expenses.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue announces November 1, 1915, as the date for examinations for young medical men aged 23 to 32 seeking assistant surgeon in the U S Public Health Service. Readiness, travel expense reimbursement, and long term promotion prospects are outlined along with salaries and required fitness for service in any climate.
A mosaic of jokes and quips about advertising, marriage, hair growth, Americans abroad, and social quirks. Snippets include humorous exchanges about electricity, weddings, and petty observations from columns and readers, with names like Luke McLuke and references to Terre Haute and Cincinnati.
Cumberland readers object to a Frostburg journalist named O Conor who attacked England and its war effort. The letter criticizes John Bull magazine for vile language about German women and questions the journalist’s claimed proofs.
Secretary of War Garrison advised the Aero Club of America that militia officers may be trained in military aeronautics at the United States Army Aviation School in San Diego, with War Department funds. Sixteen states including New York and California show interest in developing aviation corps for the Militia as soon as aircraft and upkeep funds are secured.
The Circuit Court for Allegany County lists applicants for liquor licenses under Maryland law. Names include Alg ie Layman at 228 Virginia Avenue Cumberland with premises owned by Charles Krapf. notice requires remonstrances within 20 days after Oct 12 1916.
Application for a retail liquor license by Harry Steinburg to sell spirituous and fermented liquors at 83 N Centre Street Cumberland Maryland is filed with Allegany County Circuit Court. Remonstrances must be filed within 20 days after Oct 9 1915 to Lloyd L Schapfer clerk.
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