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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
3
The Local Observer paused his progress as a baritone singer’s voice filled the air from a western broadcasting station evening program, amid a damp, partisan atmosphere.
An Observer recounts a tense night of dimmed lights and scattered broadcasts. Across the street a rival radio set fought for clarity while a Portland station offered clearer reception. A lone melody and a sentimental ballad drew listeners indoors and deep into nostalgia as darkness fell. Candles lit, stores opened, and people navigated Market Square with caution. The piece captures the eerie charm of early wireless listening and urban nerves during a rare blackout.
A 10 room house at Gate and Marcy streets features electric lights hot water heat and a large stable on a big lot. price 3600 dollars. A six room house on Edyard Street sits on a large lot with gate, furnace and gas lights. price 4200 dollars.
An advertiser touts McCoys Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a cure for malnourished children and sickly individuals. It claims rapid weight gain, strong appetite, and inexpensive price, with testimonials of a one year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months and a woman gaining nine pounds in 24 days, and guarantees money back if no results.
The Observer recalls a street harmonica performance echoing old days as kerosene lamps flicker during electric outages. A phantom Almanac feature prompts discussion of old maids, domestic virtue, and timeless community quirks at the Tadsville paper.
Newburyport reports a superior court verdict in favor of Carrie N. Jewett admin istratrix of Paul S. Jewett and Alfred E. Appleby against Anthony Jobray. Jewett awarded 6750 and Appleby 1376 for injuries from Aug 10 1823 on Salisbury Beach Road.
Christian Church plans a 7 o'clock service with all participants urged to attend. Tuesday features a church business meeting and social. Wednesday hosts a midweek love feast open to all. Thursday brings Susan Creek Missionary Society meeting. Friday the Smith Pioneers meet in the vestry at 7 pm. A new weekly church bulletin titled Smith Pioneer will be issued.
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