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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press publishes daily except Sundays from 109 Baltimore Street. Subscriptions cost 500 per year in advance. monthly rates available. Advertising rates on application. Communications to The Cumberland Press, phone numbers 692 and 698. The Press is served daily by carriers and delivery orders accepted by telephone.
The piece praises Harrington McMullen and attorney general candidate Albert C. Ritchie. It notes Ritchie as a capable Baltimorean with Western Maryland origins and strong legal leadership. The ticket is framed as a solid Western Maryland slate worthy of Democratic support in Allegany County.
George M. Perdew, noted for advancing rural schools and serving as a trusted botanist, passed away. He was a sympathetic guide to children and a devoted citizen whose impact on Allegany County education endures beyond his life.
A U.S. Bureau of Education bulletin outlines community civics as a civic education approach. Four educators from the National Education Association describe its local focus, broad meaning of citizenship, and school stages from elementary to first year high school.
The greater maturity of the high school pupil makes possible the development of phases of the subject that are impracticable in the elementary school.
A protest in New York targets frequent displays of the United States flag, patriotic songs like My Country Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner, and other devices used to stir theater audiences. Observers say such theatrics interrupt inferior plays and vaudeville acts, provoking strong reactions from weary patrons.
An observer notes a standout moment where the production has Score a hit, urging that any attempt to suppress such bursts of emotion should be halted if it stalls authentic impact.
Commentary argues against a monarchial drift in China with Yuan Shi Kai as lifelong leader. The piece warns Americans will regret a return to monarchy under the guise of a republic and hopes the United States aids China's quest for development against lethargy and external threats, notably Japan.
The writer humorously notes how men fear pest catchers and brides, while June weddings lead to unexpected fathers. wives bargain hard, snorers disturb sleep, and grocers hear price swings late, reflecting small town wit on marriage and daily life.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from small town papers features quips about talkative men, sharp mothers, rosy cheeked girls, soldiers, editors, and everyday concerns. Cartoons touch on taxes, bees, and funerals with light humor and local flavor.
Acid beverages like lemonade, limeade, and raspberry vinegar relieve thirst by stimulating saliva, but excess can upset the stomach. Sucking small ice bits also helps fevers, and fruit juices lessen thirst when not overused as they may disturb digestion.
A Republican candidate announces intent to seek the Maryland House of Delegates nomination and asks for Republican support pending primary decisions. The statement signals formal entry into a party primary process and outreach to GOP members.
Cumberland Maryland. John R. Warfield runs as a Democrat for Register of Wills in Alleghany County. He urges all voters to support him at the upcoming election.
John T Dobb ie announces his candidacy for the office of Register of Wills subject to the Republican Primaries and seeks voters support.
Robert Jackson of the Office of Register of Wills submits his candidacy and asks all voters for support ahead of the forthcoming Republican primaries.
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