12 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
A dramatic incident unfolds as an Italian lad nearly drowns in a river while boating with companions at a local site. Percy Wentworth and others assist, bringing him to safety before waters surge. The event highlights risks on the water and the quick response of bystanders.
Fragmentary report outlines a community event at Partsnventh with names, locations, and dates obscured by OCR. Mentions voting, a fund conversion, and various individuals such as Gen. Alung and local residents. Details are unreadable or garbled.
A letter from a Chattanooga resident describes using a vegetable compound that reportedly aided healing after illness. The writer credits a growth in strength and mood to the remedy, mentions visiting relatives, and lists local names and addresses connected to the household and friends in the area.
A jumble of names places and prices appears in a damaged OCR passage. Mentions of Joy Honiton Londonderry Woodlawn and various personal names sit among references to machines loads and local services, suggesting a cluttered community page.
CohunbtH, Ohio reports Davis secures the party nomination after yesterday's primary. The results show Davis prevailing with a decisive lead over opponents as local officials count ballots and prepare for the general election.
Washington specifier notes new freight charges and rail rate changes to be published. Readers may expect updated schedules and tariff adjustments affecting transport costs and consumer prices.
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