This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press issues daily service exceptions and delivery terms. Subscriptions run one year eight dollars in advance and monthly payments at thirty six cents per month. Advertising rates applied. communications to The Cumberland Press at 109 Baltimore Street with phone numbers 692 and 693.
The Cumberland outlook says drama will thrive with Sir Johnstone Forbes Robertson on tour and a push to attract top stars to the Queen City. Business prospects brighten as war conditions ease, retail spending rises, and a more optimistic, better dressed America approaches autumn and winter.
The Johnstown Democrat argues that mobilizing men alone fails to prepare for war. Capital, not just troops, must be mobilized because war consumes money. If every dollar becomes a soldier, financiers would support timely, decisive action and push for peace.
The piece notes that most pleasure seekers return from vacation renewed and energized to serve themselves and their employers. It predicts greater cheer and optimism in communities, with the war seeming less immediate at home and renewed interest in local city activities as autumn nears.
A Republican announces candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates subject to primary decision and seeks support from all Republicans.
A humorous slice of weekly prose and verse touching money, marriage, and social foibles. It lampoons self made men and fashion, weighs patience, work, and religion, and ends with reflections on family, aging, and class in a whimsical tone.
A candidate announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates. The platform emphasizes lower taxes for both state and county governments and aims to influence fiscal policy.
A note from a House of Delegates member seeking GOP primary decision support. The message asks supporters to back the candidate and to respect the process. No additional details or dates are provided.
Dairy writers urge farmers to deliver clean, well flavored milk and cream to creameries. They advise home separation, clean equipment, proper butterfat content, and careful temperature control to prevent souring and price declines. Delivery frequency and storage conditions are outlined for year round quality.
A candidate declares intent to run for the House of Delegates subject to Republican primaries and seeks support from all Republicans. The notice emphasizes party unity and willingness to compete in the primary process.
Northwest correspondents recount odd notes from towns: Watertown reports a man chased by a bull seeking refuge in corn stock. Huron notes hens lay fast enough to buzz and wake hens. Hettinger describes oats so abundant Olaf Olson spills extra as he tries a bushel measure. Breckinridge sees hard wheat crack a sidewalk window. Churches Ferry sees kernels used as paperweights with Bumper Crop 1916 engraved.
Cumberland Md resident John R. Warfield announces his candidacy for Register of Wills, pending Democratic primary decision on September 14, 1915, and asks all voters for support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.