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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
3
Classifieds list 27 inch cretonnes in light and dark tones at ten cents, with additional cretonnes for skirts and coats priced at 25 and 19 cents per yard. Also mentions cretonnes for skirts and coats in assorted colors.
A period piece notes curling trends as popular among children and townsfolk. It discusses curl care, home methods with paper and rag, cautions about perming in the city, and includes reader questions on recipes for curling fluids and foot baths.
The piece debates the phrase windows of the soul and argues starlike eyes are the modern standard of beauty. It attributes health and lively expression as key to eye appeal, noting eye color varies and color isn’t the sole determinant of attractiveness.
The item notes Howell Cobb, governor of Georgia and Buchanan era treasury secretary, born in Cherryville on October 9 1780. It briefly references his role as presiding officer of the provisional Confederate congress and his later burial in New York City.
Pietro Mascagni born in Leghorn Italy 52 years ago today. Sir Edgar Speyer born Frankfort on Main 53 years ago today. Charles F Scott born Allen County Kas 56 years ago today. Dr William L Rodman born Frankfort Ky 57 years ago today. Dean Edward A Birge born Troy NY 64 years ago today. Norman Hackett born Amherstburg Ont 41 years ago today. George R Wiltse born Hamilton NY 33 years ago today. Earl Moseley born Middleburg Ohio 28 years ago today.
A short poem fragment attributed to William Cowper notes that happiness comes from inner peace and a simpler view of life, stressing that external riches are less important than inner serenity. The reflective line hints at natural harmony shaping true joy.
One year ago today on Sept 7 1914 the German right began retreat across the Marne with Allied forces in pursuit. The third British casualty reported was Met sued 4796 as Maubeuge fell to German forces during that campaign.
Miss M. L. Whitecraft who ran the Dunn and the Washington hotels this summer has quit the Washington and will continue with the Dunn. George W. Biser owner of the Washington has assumed management of that property.
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