06 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
1
A vintage advertisement touts Birt's Head Wash as a supreme scalp cleanser for dandruff and oily hair. It claims to restore moisture, prevent hair loss, and leave hair lustrous. The preparation, priced at 80 curls, lists its formula and suits men women and children.
The resort hosts a Newmarket day event with special trains and a busy program. A baseball game between Exeter and Newmarketville teams is highlighted as a key feature while many locals visit for the vacation week. Named residents from Manchester Nashua and other towns are listed as enjoying the seaside.
The review praises a touring opera presented by a noted company led by Joseph Wise, highlighting vibrant performances and the company’s strong cast. Observers note a lively production with Spanish themes and witty interludes.
The article analyzes the rapid growth of the automobile industry led by heavy advertising and publicity. It cites production rising to 946,090,000 cars built and private ownership nearing 270,000 with vast factory capital and jobs, crediting advertising as the key driver of demand and expansion despite economic panics.
Local notices detail church events at Rivet Congregational, Young Men's Christian Association activities, and a public exhibition at York in August. Reports mention bridge draw operations, funding by York business men, and ownership questions. Also listed are residents visiting Belfast, Portland, Malden, and Cambridge, with several travel itineraries and a marsh neighborhood club meeting set for August at 3 pm.
Franklin Amy 4 Woo and Nesbitt of Glengarry hosted by Val Whodraft of Brooklyn New York as Arthur Vanes, English cleowleaf engineer, works on criminal reunification project in Scotland. The visiting group tours construction sights while talks note naval yard connections and economic ties.
Citizens may form a committee to plan a new building on the street site near Mine Works in Dover. Valentine Mather plans a theatre block with alterations approved by the city council. The project aims to enhance the urban streetscape, alongside already existing structures and a bank building.
The report recounts a string of fragmented notices and events from a small town, including forthcoming interments in Kennebunk, a St. Johan church gathering led by Rev. BL Deaper, and public speeches by Jtev. Advab BL Deaper. It notes William M. Balch’s investigation and Virgin’s presidential matriculation, with legal actions and bonds mentioned as the week progresses.
Fragmented navy orders list captaincy transfers and duty allocations. Names such as Green from the naval academy and various gunners machinists and engineers are noted along with ships and stations including Mare Island and Newport. The dispatch references multiple vessels and locations from Washington to Juneau and Boston.
A fragmented OCR snippet reflects early morning mood and delight. The lines hint at reactions by people named Waddick and Mackerren comparing to a gale, with a jest carried into the scene. It captures a local mood without full context or clear events.
An old hospital report laments high costs and aging facilities at the cottage hospital. It notes patient transfers via stairs due to lack of an elevator, inadequate laundry and laundry machinery, and funds scarcity to modernize critical equipment and services.
The Mall will host the annual revision on Thursday August 29 at Central Park Somersworth. A picnic is planned with a hoped turnout. Eylon Spinney of Portsmouth is president of the association and Hal Wentworth is corresponding secretary.
A historical ad extols Swamp Root as the remedy for kidney and bladder troubles affecting both women and men. It claims widespread kidney disease, urges treatment with Swamp Root and Dry Winter Co, claims immediate effects, and includes testmonial style notes and free sample offers.
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