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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
4
A vaudeville artist from Germany muses on whether the global dance craze hints at a universal war. He cites historical dances and tribal customs, questions a causal link, and urges preservation of liberty and local governance as essential to the community.
The piece argues that treaties lose value under severe wartime strain and questions whether recent arbitration treaties and The Hague Tribunal decrees can withstand grave threats to peace amid rapid war preparations.
The article argues that local communities govern themselves through small groups and cites the Parcel Post as a model that cuts out middlemen in egg marketing. It notes the efficiency of shipping 9,131 eggs in 466 lots with minimal breakage and highlights farmer profits when bypassing retailers. It also praises town meetings as a model for national and state government.
A collection of witticisms and aphorisms reflecting wartime attitudes and social ironies. Observations range from procrastination and pride to romance, aging manners, and the moral tone of conflict. The quips touch on soldiers, insurance, cigarettes, and character in a war era.
Washington officials foresee a postwar drop in immigration followed by a large influx from war torn Europe. Citizens will bear taxes to repay debts and a new definition of American citizenship will emerge. The oath at final papers will be binding and allegiance to foreign powers will be forever foregone.
Governor Blease loses Senate bid in South Carolina as national, political, and war era musings collide. Writer notes mint uses medicinally, Kaiser cautions, Alpine restrictions, Cossack victories echo freedom cries. Mann criticism of The Hague, Underwood salary dock vote, and a lunch break amid quarrels. R VD Wilmoth departs Elkins for Whitewright to teach English and lead Carlisle Military Institute athletics. son of Stewart Wilmoth, Davis Elkins College graduate.
A letter from T G Pownall urges Allegany County residents and road authorities to contract for repairing earth roads at 25 per mile. He notes 600 miles exist, with 40000 yearly funds and caps repairs at 15000, arguing widespread cooperation could boost farm values and local trade while avoiding costly state roads. He calls for a mass meeting in Cumberland to start private maintenance deals.
Humorous notes on a lavish hotel stay, quirky prices, and social jests. Brief bits poke at travel, romance, and common foibles through witty exchanges and dated slang. Read as a miscellany of light, era‑toned quips and social observations.
A compilation of editorials and commentary from multiple papers. Topics range from Ostend as a potential Atlantic City military base to sugar as a heart tonic, blasphemous images of God by crowned heads, US consumer advantage over Europe, Zeppelins over cities, tariffs on American foods, and postwar distortions by special interests.
The passage argues that silo driven prosperity requires community spirit in rural districts, cooperative laws, and support for tenants. It highlights impractical farming methods, market distortions where small crops fetch higher prices than bountiful ones, and the need to empower farmers with access to credit and cooperative structures to reduce waste and hunger across regions.
The author extols American production while condemning overseas patronage and aristocratic influence. He cites exports of over 50 million dollars in cattle and products and 18 million in lumber, noting American heiresses purchase nobles abroad and foreign ties drain resources. The piece urges domestic restraint and common sense among the wealthy to curb such exchanges.
Commercial notice indicating that business cards are printed at The Evening Press office. Includes brief reference to publishing details and location, with emphasis on newspaper services for local business announcements.
Despite wet weather most of last week the Elberta crop was nearly gathered. Smocks nearing shipment as daily South Branch runs totaled 132 cars: 23 on Monday, 25 Tuesday, 16 Wednesday, 22 Thursday, 21 Friday, 22 Saturday, 3 Sunday. This was a fine run given conditions.
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