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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions religious institutions in Washington and New Hampshire, details a church dedication dates and a funeral or armory reference, and notes a Mayflower related scene. The text混乱 but preserves mentions of Rev George Halley and Odd Fellows.
The article debates whether the people or others select leaders, recalling McKinley and Bryan, 1896 to 1900. It questions who carried the votes on coinage, annexation, and governance, and asks who will be New Hampshire’s next governor. It frames the candidate’s stance on democracy and accountability.
Manchester veteran tyeilin Dr Jamba I Brown died recently. He raised about 4000 dollars for a high school establishment in Cheater town. He also supported the Crown Welsh School Fund as the town pursues a community fund drive.
A garbled newspaper fragment lists tangled opinions on merit and fame, mentioning figures and events in a confused, quotation-filled arc. The text includes names such as Halne Cle Adele Thiy and references to public hewing of virtue, defense, and a sense of national or organizational conflict amid unclear dates or places.
A garbled OCR note references Bryan press tavern keeper Henry Waterson and Worcester figure Eugene Mc Moriarty with mentions of Massachusetts and May Shue. It hints at political affiliations and a past fundraising amount F250, tied to a Democratic campaign speaker lineup, in unclear years.
Mrs George Werulill Ibis returned from a visit to Nova Scotia with Prof and Mrs Seidler. Chadwick left for aajourn to the province. Timothy Lyne of Portsmouth yard visited relatives on Wednesday. Misses Puanigare Sivane and McCarty at Hampton. Two new contracts from digs on Main Street. The town votes to sell the yap and a schooner B Kendall of Bangor arrives with cargo. A birthday party for Elizabeth etc. A court case and a jail sentence noted.
A damaged ad style text touts a heat relief tonic claiming quick weight loss with few days use. It mentions cinnamon, syrup, and a wine after meals and promises no dieting, with bold claims about safety and visible results for the fat. The passage mimics early 20th century quack medicine advertising tone.
A garbled column of food notes and local notices references coconut custard pie quality, grocers selling concentrate diet plans, and scattered names. The item also mentions Miss White of Mudden Mass and social visits, plus police and jail details involving larceny charges and a jailer incident.
A fragment advises readers to seek harmless treatment for skin conditions. It promotes a home remedy involving Clearola, ether, and alcohol to be applied nightly for two weeks. The text cautions about embarrassment from blemished skin and urges consulting a druggist.
A Democratic campaign disarray leading to monster posters for John Clark Skates shows a misprint in the design. A U S printing house in Missouri was subcontracted after national drag failed, producing a multi panel poster with uncertain spellings and errors.
Robert Laffard, assistant engineer, joined Nobis Isind power plant operations at Portsmouth Steer Railway. The event coincided with the arrival of a newborn boy in Maas eoellion on Wednesday, marking a notable family milestone.
A dramatic recital at the Association Hall Wednesday showcased Miss Martell and Mr Wik, with Prof d. Martel guiding performances. Highlights included selections by attendees such as Mr. Overhiare and Mrs Pallbrick Shewh, ending with Mr Martell Rendling’s readings and a finale titled Good night beloved.
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