22 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
1
Readable fragments describe Navy yards contending with private yards over contracts for ships and weaponry. The report notes government involvement, production speeds, and yard capabilities, including ship sizes, materials, and personnel needed to meet wartime demands.
A jumbled list of local gatherings and happenings appears with names, dates, and places scattered. It mentions family activities, a Toysarly event, church or school functions, concerts, and weekend plans across Kittery Point and nearby areas, reflecting a busy social calendar.
A dense OCR fragment lists a parade concert program with multiple personal and place names, venues, and times. It references events such as a procession in the Land of the Crescani, a Sunday service, and a municipal procession, with numerous scattered names including Marjorie, Beebe, Myron, My WNP, and Walker.
Kittery community notices mix a Christmas concert program with obituaries and social tidbits. The column lists songs sung by the school, responsive readings, and a church event, followed by family arrivals, Sunday visitors, and a long obituary for Mrs. Sarah A. Par. It notes holiday meetings postponed, upcoming lodge activities, and local residents visiting relatives in Amesbury, Portsmouth, and York.
Beachey announces a bold loop attempt in a Freano Cal show today using improved steering gear. He has looped the loop four times in a biplane and will repeat the maneuver to demonstrate control and courage before an audience.
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