07 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
A damaged, hard to read report describes a treecanker outbreak harming orchards and fruit trees across the region. Officials call for rapid wound treatment, quarantine, and sanitation to stop spread and protect crops.
Fragmentary obituary notes a man accused of harming a relative’s home, mentions survivors including a daughter and sister, and references names such as Lillian Wilken and Jamex Walker amid garbled text about visiting parents in Stn and Mra. Jamex Walker.
Fogg family reunion notes obscure names and roles. The text mentions a president and members with unclear spellings and places, including Neebucypurt and Tp. Almer is referenced with a time of 19 a.m. and a Charlie dame Voxg as a local organizer.
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions a funeral event with details about a date and location. The text is garbled but indicates a funeral or memorial service and associated parties. No clear names or organizations are readable.
A brownstone ad style feature touts Pap e’s Diapepsin as the fastest safest indigestion cure with claims of instant relief from heartburn gas and sour stomach. It cites testimonials and lists mock doctor and lodge officials while urging readers to buy for 50 cents at any drug store.
The United States and Canada wheat growers from parks meet to discuss price reductions and market moves. Delegates consider sessions and actions by the National Council of Farmers Cooperative, aiming to shift flows from fuel to farm goods and reduce bread costs.
A detailed fragment shows church vestry collecting bids for sale of various items and notices of parish services. Names of parishioners and attendees are mixed with auction remarks and election of officers for the coming year at a vestry meeting led by a rector or master.
An executive committee meeting in Monon heard the plan to regulate the county vote rejected. Attendees cited rapid changes and possible election law issues, noting no representative in Washington to enforce new rules. Local officials urged caution as election day approached.
Storey Post No. 1 held its annual election on Wednesday naming officers including Commander J. Willenause, Senior Vice Commander Vel, Junior Vice Commander John Watersma, Quartermaster Simon Marston, and other line officers. Trustees were Tucson Foster, Whitley, Joseph Doolittle, and Henry J. Wau. Delegates to the department included Isvingmnout Henry M. Tw APR and Charles E. Whitelnure.
At the annual meeting of St. John’s Lodge No. AL Mound A. ME held Wednesday evening, officers for the ensuing term were elected: Worshipful Master Scott Somerville, Senior Warden Wallace Emith, Junior Warden Reginald Gultamich, Treasurer Freddy Tucker, Secretary William J. Randall, Representative to Grand Lodge Abe Liv Parkes, Standing Committee Mreuil I. Ill Neicle, Homer W. Locklin.
An auctioneer profile highlights the rise of Uy Beans in today’s markets. Thomas Coffin notes the item called Uy Beans enters stores with steady demand, reflecting a mild, easy action of new life in the trading scene.
Fragmented OCR describes an auction of property in anxiety over condition and price. It notes an opening bid or deposit of 2007 dollars and a late sale terms mention, with delivery timing stated as part of the sale.
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