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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press notes plans to bring the Liberty Bell to Cumberland on its return trip to Independence Hall. The piece urges local initiative by the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Club, or city officials and condemns indifference to the historic relic's passage through Cumberland.
A Civic Club session opened the fall and winter campaign with strong enthusiasm. Republicans plan a focused effort next Tuesday concentrating in Cumberland to mobilize voters toward their candidates.
The nation enjoys a prosperity rooted in a billion bushels of wheat and a corn crop surpassing all but one in history. Farmers boost grain output, aiding transport, merchants, and workers. political disruptions should not hinder growth. The Press adds a daily cartoon and retains two comic features plus a four-page colored section each Saturday.
The Pictorial Review article argues marriage should be rooted in purified love and mutual respect. It cites Ellen Key on lifelong commitment and warns against unions lacking mutual love, even when arranged by parents.
The author narrates a scenic walk from Frostburg through Lonaconing to Westernport and Piedmont, praising weather, river scenery, and the beauty of the valley. He comments on local people and shops, laments cigarette smoking among youth, and reflects on names for the Potomac river as it nears its confluence with the region. The day concludes with satisfaction at the journey’s end.
A collage of quips and snippets mentions show girls in department stores, a jailed man, humorous exchanges about language and money, names like Oyster John and Luke McLuke, and light verse about toasts and social quirks. Collects short remarks, jokes, and playful notices from city columns.
The Italian government orders a vast amount of lumber from American firms to improve trench life for soldiers this winter. Observers note belligerents are already preparing comforts for troops, signaling another harsh season in the field with better shelter and amenities than earlier experiences.
The article notes that despite shifts in command during the Moscow retreat era, General January and General February remain in service though less decisive. It highlights New Jersey women who loudly accuse fraud when defeated, showing notable political grit akin to their male counterparts.
President Wilson notes a legal Mexican government and labels rebels as promoters of domestic violence. The bario resolution, initially aimed at Orozco against Madero, supported Villa during his bid to restore order, and now mirrors the past pattern with Villa and Carranza replacing Orozco and Madero.
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