11 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
1
Associated Press reports a growing anti Bolshevik revolt spreading from Riga toward the north and west while Bolshevik leaders urge resistance. Armistice terms appear verified, German forces shift from Russia to western fronts, and British capture Jerusalem after a long siege, signaling shifts in World War I dynamics.
New Hampshire begins a war savings campaign urging thrift and investment in government bonds. Officials tout bonds and stamps, offering four percent interest and maturity in five years, with drives through post offices banks and schools to involve citizens and students in funding the war effort.
The Kittery area reports a bitter cold morning with temperatures at record lows. Residents including Mrs Austin Barley and Mrs Wallace Goodwin visit family in Wentworth Street and South Berwick while others return to navy yard duties after illness. Community church and club meetings are announced, and local people recover from health issues as weekly events proceed.
An old time Christmas message promotes health and prosperity in the new year through the Neal Treatment at the Neal Institute located at 582 Fancver Bt Manchester. It urges readers to prepare themselves and mentions contact by phone for information and further notices in principal cities.
Mrs. Wallace Goodwin has returned to her home in Hyerett Moss after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs. Adam Gulls of Weil Orth Street. Mrs. Coed Rhiney of Nurti remains ill and Jttery Str continues to improve from her illness.
National Navy project at Newport News and Hampton Roads is outlined as an immense future base. The article portrays a vast complex with railway terminals and giant piers for battleships, a hub for battle fleet operations, supply and repair, and an influx of officers and men. It notes development progress, worker deployments, and the involvement of civilian and female clerical staff aiding the war effort.
Suncook December 11 burglars broke into the Boston and Maine railroad station stealing a number of tickets and breaking coin boxes in the telephone and gum machines. An attempt to open the safe was halted by the break. Station agent Charles McDonough found the door pried with a fire poker at the ticket office. Exact loss to be determined after ticket counts.
Kittery Point notes evening prayer services at First Christian and Baptist vestries with leaders and topics listed. Residents and visitors… social at Nipsic Camp Line Girls’ gathering featured decorations, menu, and games. Howard Murray leaves conductor role for navy yard work. Red Cross and Christmas events planned. local residents visiting relatives and returning home.
Members of an American steamer crew described a clash with a German U boat off the north coast of Russia on November 6. After firing on the submarine the steamer's men believed the periscope and conning tower were hit and that the U boat likely sank. The vessel had been to Archangel with munitions and rifle parts, then proceeded to Newfoundland.
The News noted that the Naval Reserve mobilized volunteers to fill thousands of clerk positions for government service. It highlighted disciplined, organized efforts and praised yeowomen for their contribution to wartime administration.
Washington outlines postwar duties for aviation including mail, navigation safety, distress locating at sea, and mapping the United States. The Civil Aviation Advisory Committee discusses the future of aviation as vital for salvage of invested human energy, trained aviators, and national development.
An elderly woman was solicited by a canvasser named Meredith Dee for funds to aid the war effort. She claimed she knew nothing of the conflict and did not run newspapers, while noting few raters had mentioned the war.
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