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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1917

Page

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Danish envoy comments on war impact and Denmark stance

Count Ment Molstein of Denmark and Danish minister Maurice Prandle Egan arrive in New York aboard the freighter Whittel with 635 passengers. Egan says Denmark must remain neutral despite Entente pressure, fuel shortages and German offers, noting Sweden and Britain influence and Denmark's difficult fuel situation. He plans to visit Washington while details of Danish peace moves and local arrivals are noted.

Maurice Prandle Egan Ati Eriorn Rainister Denmark New York Winginn Copenhagen Alsen Britain Germany Sweden Nasu Dlp Egan Washington Kean Mog Gla Omreilly Proane Curt Weel Brooklyn Su Will Capt Bean Camp Lee Ant Pe Egan Ment Molstein Penn Willionaire

Strikers Urged to Be Treated as Traitors in War Debate

Philadelphia observers at annual society meetings cite labor's wartime role as crucial. Professor Kelly of the University of Pennsylvania argues conscription for strikers may be needed, but wage fairness remains essential. Hovey of the Agriculture Department proposes recalling 700,000 older farmers and enlisting 3.0 million youths for farm work, plus seasonal city women assisting in national relief efforts.

Associated Press Philadelphia Lfistorienl Kart Stelsey University of Pennsylvania Aamvrlena Sociological Society Tnd Kel Ley Tila American Eeonomie Associiation Hov. Wilepy Federal Department of Agriculture Ife Watek Marina

Ted Crnis meeting and town notices at Odd Fellows hall

In Kittery on Wednesday afternoon at Odd Fellows hall a regular weekly meeting of the Ted Crnis will be held. Local residents report a string of social updates including visits from Miss Florence Shatman of Medford and Mrs Ira S. Keene at Locke's Cave, plus notes on attendance at church vestry meetings and a fatality at Huller's Crossing. The piece also records weather with a low of 28 below zero and an average around 20, along with various household visits and local events through the week.

Kittery Ted Crnis Odd Fellows! Hall Ray Veterson Wiltman Mass Myx Leon Robbins Lave Elmer Hall Kittery Depot Hubby & Sterling Bostrat and Maine Railroad Harvey Grant Cleayenne Vlennor Vlamonton Hiaver- AM Anwerd Langdon Grione Misa Florence Shatman Medford Alass Ira S. Keene Locke's Cave Acunion Government Street Anlovia von Wiliam Wood New York Charlotte Tufts Woodlawn Clara Bushee Falyoke Iamuoreny Intervene Tuli Langdon Lyan Howard Langdon Cont Street Mia Gladys Goodwin Dame Street Mia Portsmouth Riverside Ledge of Odd Fellows Hoxton Post Dane Abe Dennis Lath Ram Cpt William &Mee Sears Kontmler Murry J Nyt Oliver Remlek Joseph Junlins Charles Manson Me Lathrop Boston Atamtor Mies Josephina Revere

Cemetery Lots Cared For and Turfing Done

With increased facilities the sub scribers are prepared to take charge of and keep in order cemetery lots in city cemeteries. They will attend to cleaning of monuments and removal of bodies. They also turf and grade in the city and accept orders left at 64 Market Street for prompt attention.

Aisnia Cemeterias Ahark Noll Richard Aavenus Shuthak Hymall Olivarea Ham Market Street

Kittery Point community notices and visitors reported

Local items from Kittery Point include a Baptist Aid Society gathering on Wednesday afternoon with George Kimball in attendance. Mrs Letos Tobey of Moyos Lane plans a social Friday evening. Miss Dorothy Beake of Seth Tamp ton visits her grandfather. The annual Christmas tree will be held at the city union.

City Unie Dorothy Beake Seth Tampton Wivarn Tolley Venneyty Tn Hegbaid Berry Te Ut ML Nial Mia Granville Bercy Kittery Tongregtatonal Inter Data Chagiea Morrell

Fragmentary notice from Spruce Head funeral service

Incomplete OCR text hints at a local notice mentioning Spruce Head Med fay Union prayer service. References to Haptiyt churaly Wel esday Thurssday and a person Granville Henry with a post date of Tuesday. Likely a community obituary or church notice with unknown details.

Spruce Head Granville Henry

Out of Their Own Mouths in German War Propaganda

The New Hampshire Defense League opposes a German peace propaganda book titled Out of Their Own Mouths. It collects German statements and letters to claim Germany’s territorial ambitions caused the war and urges widespread education and distribution to persuade readers, including editors and clergy, of wartime patriotism.

Dda Elie Buoipshays Vengies Unie Bocke Gwe Atlantis Wien Cerminis Heyling Seurelwey Becker New Hampshire Germany Germnge Bbravney Yeams League Phore Tevel

No Lawyer Required Warns Soldiers Widows at War’s End

Director Baxter of the Soldiers Information Bureau warns against soliciting lawyers to collect arrears and aid for dependents. A Massachusetts case is cited where a mother’s soldier died, urging caution as unscrupulous attorneys may take large commissions. The government should provide adequate support, with referrals to reputable lawyers via the Soldiers Information Bureau in Boston to protect widows and orphans from predatory practices.

Manchester Baxter Saliiers' Nfonatiot Burean Heaton Molaives United States Tayama Toston Doxittan

Gar o Fanks from Muses Us group thanks local helpers

The members of Muses Us Coodrleh express public thanks to Meg orge OW Downlink Mra Sherman Newton Mr tra Urewn for hot coffee and furnished items this morning. They also extend appreciation to Chet Kindanesa Vor order flea O Teene Captain Chaa Kehoe Clerk for assistance.

Muses Megorge Sherman Newton

Navy seeks power to seize summer cottages for shipyards

Admiral Bowles told the Senate commerce committee the United States Shipping Board may requisition summer homes near Rye Beach and Newport to house workers for shipbuilding. He urged authority to commandeer properties and transport workers, noting strained yard conditions and the need to rapidly expand production.

Ieauntie House of Aeratchy Rye Beach York Harbor Otter United States Shipping Board Ue Newington Shipbrhaing Admiral Howles Emergency Fleet Corporation Senate Committee On Commerce Nelson Wa J Europe Admiral Bowles Jie Cork Newport Bowler Yenator Nelson Aed Hla Evedon St Point Aony Haltimore Wiose

Exeter Report From Draft Board Examine Physician

Exeter December 4 Dr Halph S Pere ina Jett reports on journey Asfrat Hertanant for medical review. Dr Perkine, born a practicing physician, has served for years and recently left medical school.

Exeter Halph S. Pereina Jett Osglethorpr Jonrney Asfrat Hertanant Ure Meijical Revere Rorpa Perkine Ima Horn Ono

New Chairman of State Committee Named at Concord Meeting

Resignations of Democratic state officers were announced at Concord. George M. Marrand became temporary chairman with Alexander Marhete as secretary and Thomas Dwyer as treasurer. Permanent appointments delayed until the state committee meets, likely in June. Marrand is postmaster at Concord. Majors Murchie and Steutsto are in the army.

Nena Concord Democraie Gtte Geo. M. Marrand Robart C. Marchie Chitineau Mtow Wv. Maretuinn Laconia Mexander Marehte Arsely Phamas Dwyer Lebanon Trensinie Lie Farrand Murchie Steut Sto

Army Arena Hosts Thursday Evening Dail Game

A local sports update notes a Thursday evening basketball game at the Army Armory. The event involves the Tome Guard and other teams as part of a community schedule.

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