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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
6
Public Health Service warns 200,000 Americans may contract typhoid this year with over 18,000 deaths expected. The piece emphasizes annual risk, education gaps, and community action to secure water, sanitation, milk, oysters, and proper waste disposal while urging individual responsibility to prevent spread.
A Philadelphia inventor patents a handbag that unfolds into a seat to shield a woman's clothes on public transport. A tiny electric light sits in front of a new electric flatiron to illuminate its path. British licensing tests require distinguishing color lights and a pinhead size at 12 feet before piloting Atlantic mail steamers.
Tuneful and diverting musical comedy drew a good sized audience last night at the Maryland Theatre. Three scenes, a bloom of flowers and streamers, clever dance numbers, and a lively Margaret De Von boosted the show into a popular favorite. The chorus and principals were well drilled with catchy songs and polished performances. It will be repeated Saturday matinee and night with affordable prices for different seating sections.
Feature notice for Miss Winifred St. Claire's Company presenting Bayard Veiller's Within the Law at the Maryland all next week starting September 20. The review highlights Mary Turner as a heroine who navigates crime and justice, with a plot involving a store owner, jail, and eventual happiness.
O'Brien leads his own minstrel company in a fresh show with two new sketches Dark town's Bravest Fighting the Flames and The Penny Arcade. The production features new scenery and elaborate stage settings in a national touring engagement. Phone 1912 for details and a special on C P R R.
The Victoria Theatre presents a timely program featuring scenes related to the Leo Frank lynching at the prison and home, plus a Charlie Chaplin feature Mabel's Busy Day. Also showing A Child of the Surf and The Vagabond with Morris Foster and Grace De Carlton, a touching romance with a devoted dog.
The Liberty Theatre screens the five reel drama The Fighting Hope based on David Belasco modern stage success. The feature stars noted actor and promises thrilling action with a dramatic plot.
Laura Hope Crews leads a stage version that gains nationwide reputation and is praised for the picturization of the famous play. The film version is achieving even greater triumph with broad approval. Other pictures will be shown today at the Liberty.
Kalem feature to be shown at Grande Theatre tomorrow afternoon and night. Described as highly interesting and instructive with an all star cast. The film has caused a big sensation in major cities and carries a moral lesson for all audiences.
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