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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
3
A chaotic, OCR damaged recap of Readville racing events describes Allen Winter winning a $90,000 trotting stake. The narrative mentions multiple horses and drivers, with fragmentary details on heats, placements, and notable horses across a turbulent, difficulty-filled account.
May Manton presents a fashionable afternoon frock in jumper style over a silk chemise, showing fabric options from pale blue linen to rose colored linens. Separate blouse and skirt join at back, with slim sleeves and distinctive trim. pattern No. 6971 covers sizes for girls ages 4 to 12, with material estimates and price.
The State convention considers Hughes nominated without opposition. The article notes political maneuvers and mentions various state figures and parties, detailing votes, lines of succession, and the broader campaign context within Wisconsin and Minnesota.
A garbled report from Sydney describes a royal reception with various attendees and a festival atmosphere. The text is heavily corrupted, but hints at notable figures and ceremonial activities during a gathering labeled as a “raw” event.
A garbled report mentions Australian themes, references to New South Wales, Sydney University, and various named individuals. The readable fragments include political titles or roles and scattered anecdotes, but concrete events or outcomes are unclear.
A Manchester resident acted quickly when a couple stranded in a nautical emergency attracted a crowd. A swift crew answered cries for help, and the rescued pair were saved with prompt medical and civic praise for the quick action.
Partial text hints at an event with people and locations but details are unclear. Readable names or places are too mangled to confirm. The row remains a rough stub with missing dates actions and outcomes.
The fragmentary text mentions a Kent location and a sail event tied to a Willies troupe, with unclear names. Readable details are sparse, leaving the core facts and participants ambiguous for a coherent card.
The Portsmout Herald reports the organization of Portsmouth Lodge of Elks as a corporation to own an Elks building. The first meeting is planned for Thursday evening, with officers and trustees named including Chaney Bass Griffin and Trottier among others. Other members of committees and the lodge’s officers are listed, outlining governance and oversight for the new entity.
A young child from Worcester attempted self harm at Hampton Beach startling onlookers. A crowd gathered as witnesses and friends tried to assist, while police and medical staff were on scene but given little information about the incident. The situation left authorities reluctant to disclose details at that time.
The noisy text shows a fragmented report centered on Exeter with scattered names and events. Mentioned items include references to a hall event, a meeting, and various people and places, but many words are garbled. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief item rather than a full story.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a hearing notice involving a New Hampshire matter at Center Inf gent, with dates around Kin 18 and references to Vand wt and BFTUL. The readable items include place names, dates, and partial names, but details are unclear.
Police court report details an incident in Ac on a pri ely eve nt, outlining charges, courthouse actions, and scheduled hearings. The fragment notes a case proceeding with typical municipal court procedures and potential outcomes pending evidence and testimony.
Robert Tilton charged with vagrancy will spend September harvesting at the farm. He received thirty days and costs of $6.90. A separate case involving a well known truck man who has been heatless a horse will be heard at the morning session on Thursday.
Souk Boston's former Krank Jones Strewing Company employee Tames Crane visits town for a few days. Newton Upper Falls resident Thomas Jombard returns home after a visit with his brother Bunjania Be Lombard on Summer Street. Ella Alexander Dowie of New York, former president of the New York state WCTU, will speak at Hedding camp Friday morning August 28 at ten. Mrs Bowie's coming offers a chance to hear noted Aquevican speakers. Miss Marion H Braamt, regent of John Paul Jones Chapter, DAR, attends unveiling at the navy yard. Trolley routes along the New England coast bring visitors from Newport to Portland. Miss Jeanbee ak Fowader, president of Professional Women's Cab, highlights Dialsters of The American Revolution activity. Pauline Bradford of this city visits the navy yard today.
Captain G A Merriam undergoes an operation at the naval hospital and is reported improving He will send good hopes for his recovery. Naval Constructor ALG Stall to be relieved by John G Tawresey on Thursday and will take a month fishing trip in Milne before reporting to Leaghe Isla yard. Three guardsmen recently sent Irenetic avid Tynan to remain with the detachment. A complementary lane was added by the officers in the equipment Waldlug at Thursday evening. The band of the TI S Dolphin performed aboard and played to a large crowd on Teed evening indicating a festive atmosphere at the yard. The TI S S Dolphin is likely the Newyorl ship referenced.
A dubious ad claims a simple prescription mix applied to the face will cure blemishes, pimples, and blotchy skin. It urges readers to try the product immediately and suggests instant improvement with daily use regardless of the reader’s condition.
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