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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press in Cumberland Maryland lists delivery by mall or carrier with a 35.60 advance yearly rate and monthly 0.85 cents. It notes advertising rates on application and provides contact at 109 Baltimore Street with phone numbers 692 and 693.
A Cumberland letter laments civic indifference to theatre and urges stronger audience support. It notes low attendance for quality shows like the Only Girl despite national success, warns that a cold house dampens performers, and calls on residents to attend and applaud to sustain high quality productions.
A health column stresses how small daily habits matter for disease prevention. It warns about germs from dirty hands, saliva on stamps, tearing envelopes, rubbing money, sharing pencils, and handling money, urging scrupulous cleanliness to prevent transmission of illnesses.
A plea urges Cumberland residents to join the Associated Charities before day’s end. The appeal notes at least five thousand locals could spare a dollar to support relief for the poor and join a worthy organization, benefiting both donors and recipients.
The plan aims to boost relief work effectiveness by eliminating misplaced efforts and streamlining coordination, ensuring resources reach those in need more quickly and accurately.
An inquest at Hackney heard that Charles Hall a 21 year old shunter was run over on the railway. Witnesses described him as perfectly bald and the driver misjudged the head as the face believing Hall moved toward the engine.
The proprietor of a major New York retailer credits newspaper advertising for his success. Starting twelve years ago with 5000 dollars, he now runs fifty stores and reports yearly sales of 1.5 million. He says advertising in newspapers was the only partner.
New York October 19 Special Andrew Carnegie nearing eighty returns to his Fifth Avenue residence after four months at Bar Harbor where he enjoyed golf fishing and sailing. His secretary notes he remained active and in good spirits despite rumors of weakening health and declined to speak with reporters immediately.
The United States Chamber of Commerce pushes a national budget as Maryland considers businesslike state finances. The plan asks three questions on government costs, existing funds, and per-function spending with executive accountability and transparency in appropriations.
Today marks National Apple Day with displays of apples nationwide. The slogan Buy a Box of Apples promotes the fruit as healthful and affordable, urging consumers to enjoy apples before bedtime for their well being.
The remark contrasts the stature of the United States president and former Princeton University president and highlights debate over word choice in a public discourse.
Joseph Murphy the famed Irish comedian once richest actor in America plans a stage comeback in Kerry Gow and Shaun Rhue after a long retirement. Born 1839 in Brooklyn he climbed from waiter to matinee idol amassing a fortune of about 3 million dollars and will revisit Broadway venues with Julia Arthur. Rockefeller’s open press policy praised as a model for public life and journalism follows years of caution and misquotation.
History notes mark anniversaries with brief events. Sixty thousand German troops in Paris celebrated the Battle of Leipsic. The Whigs promised a banner to honor Harrison support. The Episcopal General Convention opposed clergy bearing arms. Frau Embden, sister of Heine, celebrated in 1890 with European royalty congrats.
An aged reflective note quotes lines on living long versus living well. Attributed names suggest a meditative discussion of wisdom across eras, highlighting ideals of character over mere longevity.
A lighthearted volley of witticisms notes social norms in South Bethlehem. An assorted set of quips covers marriage bets, dancing, household duties, fashion, and church life with playful critique and local color references. The tone stays cheeky and observational throughout.
One year ago today, a German attack was repulsed by Allied lines in France and Belgium with reports of strong opposition at Ostend Yser and Nieuport. Allied counterattacks at Lille were repelled. Russian moves near Warsaw and Przemysl were denied by Austria. The British submarine E-3 was sunk in the North Sea. Berlin linked Portuguese troop deployments to British Boer aid. Japan occupied the Marianas and islands east of the Philippines for military purposes, while German S-90 sank the Japanese cruiser Takachiho and were ships destroyed by Tokyo blockades boats.
Plans for the Southern Commercial Congress December meeting in Charleston are announced with a conference of Southern Governors and a Southern Cotton Growers Association meeting. The gathering aims as one of the largest of its kind, with talks on agriculture marketing immigration foreign trade municipal efficiency rural credits and effects of the European war on U S southern commerce. Prominent speakers include governors senators representatives mayors and leading Southern business figures.
London Private William Clarke from the Mast Lancashire regiment lies in hospital with wounds. He is one of nine enlisted brothers. six are dead and two wounded, while the youngest remains in the trenches.
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