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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
4
A Cumberland column argues that a united Christian people could end World War I by rejecting commercial motives and embracing peace. It cites President Wilson and calls for prayer on October Fourth, urging Christians worldwide to unite in seeking healing and concord among nations.
The London committee of Americans overseas faces complaints as travelers stranded in Europe clash with restrictions on returning home. Critics say amid reduced steamship space these travelers should be grateful for aid and make the best of the help offered, rather than protesting privileges.
Mrs. Mary Bridewell of Springfield Illinois converted her cookstove into a safety deposit box during hot weather. A morning fire destroyed 656 in currency a $50 watch and $14 in silver coins melted. A nook stove proves unsafe for banking as a home hiding place.
A household call to readers to back the local paper as a champion of civic improvements. The message urges moral and financial support to promote roads schools fire police protection and overall community development. It frames the paper as a partner in advancing the town and asks readers to rally friends to its undertakings.
The column critiques war poetry and echoes World War I news, noting British and American views. It jokes about war taxes on poetry, mentions Yankee troops in Vera Cruz, and laments treaties and taxes. It urges readers of The Cumberland Press to buy local merchandise.
Miss Etta Shrewsbury of Parkersburg filed suit for 25000 against Judge Perry Nicely president of the county court. Nicely married last Sunday to Florence May Soule of East Liverpool. He is described as prominent in politics and wealthy.
The Cumberland Press offers to mail during vacation periods at no extra charge. Call the office and the paper will follow you on your trip, keeping you posted on Cumberland news while you are away.
Fragments suggest a newspaper notice for a guessing game or ad with an Adv. 25-11 heading and a call to place Sunday orders. Names, dates, or clear event details are not readable.
Advertisement note indicates availability of letterheads and envelopes at the Evening Press for placing ads. Readers urged to contact for rates and placement details.
A collage of humorous quips and anecdotes from the era includes jokes about travel, marriage, religion, and daily life. It cites a Norfolk and Western brief challenging West Virginia two-cent passenger rates as unconstitutional, hinting at broader opposition to nominal fares.
On September 25 history marks 1850 the first Russian railroad built by American engineers. In 1861 Star Theatre in New York opened. In 1911 the French battleship Liberty exploded at Toulon Harbor killing 285 officers and men.
List of unclaimed letters at the Cumberland Maryland post office for the period ending September 19 1914 including Reed E Barbee E T Burrows Co T W Cain Benj Dean Mrs Geo Everhart Chas E Fink Chel ey Garris Miss Hannah Gerstell John Gilpin Mrs Kate Kelly Lewis Lee Miss Leverne McMullen D Morlan W B Nye Charley Quin ney Mrs Mary Ream Rev P Rooke E Rosenthel Merritt Sands Miss Mathilda K Schaefer Clark Shan holtz R F Shipp Mrs Ella Smith W Smith Raymond Talley Delph Twigg Miss Pansy Twigg Mrs Jessy Walters Harvey Williams Marvin Wolford A C Wood.
The annual convention of agents for the American National Insurance Company opened in Galveston Texas for three days of sessions. Agents from Southern states will discuss challenges in their early work and exchange ideas to aid many.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad will be sold to the highest bidder today under a Federal District Court decree from April. No bidders or purchasers are indicated. The road had previously been taken over by the Wabash but was later dropped.
Wanted a responsible man to fill the position of secretary in a growing enterprise. Good salary to the right man. Must be willing to invest at least $1500 in the company. Apply 48 Front Street.
Six lady solicitors sought at once for Cumberland and Allegany County. Excellent proposition for intelligent ladies. Address quickly B., care of Cumberland Press. tf
Two hundred baskets of peaches must be sold tonight at Haprisom Street freight depot by Old B and O. Engraved or printed visiting cards available. Auction or sale details partially readable from the notice.
Executor Charles H Speelman announces letters testamentary from Allegany County Orphans Court for Harris F Speelman late of Allegany County Maryland. Creditors must present vouchers by May 18 or be barred. Debtors must pay promptly. Dated September 18, 1914.
The Frederick County Progressive party selects six delegates for the Baltimore state convention on September 30 at the Hotel Rennett. Delegates include Dr. Alfred M. Belt Frederick W Scott Kefauver Braddock Heights Dr C W R Crum Brunswick W H Harman Urbana L F Kefauver Middletown and Jesse P King Mt Airy. They lean toward N Winslow Williams as Bull Moose U S Senator candidate.
The Frostburg Cumberland Westport line runs hourly from 6:00 a m to 11:00 p m southbound and 7:00 a m to 12:00 midnight northbound with first and last cars noted. Connections at Frostburg link all east and west routes under J F Taylor superintendent.
Fragmentary OCR style note lists many place names such as Cumberland Hays Sta Mi Savage Frostburg Midland Piedmont and Medmont with multiple times and numbers. The text appears as scattered data or a schedule fragment without clear events or subjects.
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