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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
5
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus rolled into town with a two performance schedule. The parade dazzled with elephants hippos wildcats and apes as 400 performers and animals prepared for a spectacular show. The evening program featured Davenport family bareback riders Kimball-Ware aerial acts Eugenes Troupe and other famed performers in a lavish pageant and high flying acts.
Fire crews responded to an ash alarm at the J W Felree residence on Court Street Wednesday night. They found significant smoke in the rooms but no active blaze was located as smoke spread from an unknown source in the home.
Mrs. Q. McGinnis reports pain in the side from gas vanished after taking Adherika. One spoonful removes gas and often brings relief to the stomach, removing old waste, reducing bloating, and improving mood. Phibrick's Pharmacy at 67 Congress Street promotes the product.
The public works water department claims about 2000 yearly savings from operating the Sherburne pumping station by a team rather than electric power. Wages rose to 4.85 monthly, and officials report ongoing maintenance and traffic around Dennett Street improvements pending railroad track removal. The city council meets tonight to consider a bond issue and other business as well as updates on the Memorial bridge, scrap pickup, and freight discussions with the Gaston & Maine Railroad.
Notice states that a bill will not be paid after June and names Bernard Donnell as involved. The fragmentary text references a salesman position and a producer in Manchester New Hampshire, with unclear roles and expenses.
The P A C Associates won their first Sunset League game last night defeating champion DeMolay in the third. Horan led for P A C with strong defense and a key triple by Wood. DeMolay pitcher kept P A C to four hits as Patch and Newlock contributed errors. The Demolays started strong but faded in the late innings amid miscues and a shaky defense.
Figures from the U S Department of Commerce show New Hampshire has the smallest revenue per capita in New England aside from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The state’s total property valuation is the lowest in New England except Vermont, and New Hampshire has the lowest general department expenses outside Vermont. The net debt per capita in New Hampshire is $5.77, the lowest among New England states outside Connecticut.
Autos sold for 2 to 4 dollars and a motorcycle for 50 cents at a recent Los Adgotas Police Department sale disposing of unclaimed machines. The cheapest chassis fetched 25 cents, while one antique motor vehicle brought as much as 10 504 dollars. About 20 cars were sold, most ancient models with storied histories, to clear the stockade premises.
Oxford Press release notes a selection of books with feasted print and a nod to prestigious university presses. Minimal context available leaves the exact titles and authors unclear. the item reads as a fragment from a library or publisher page.
The Golden Rats Circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday at Wallis Sands summer home of Mera T Sterling with 65 present. A generous noon meal featured baked beans salads rolls pickles pies cakes and coffee. After dinner members strolled the beach and the committee included Are Dixon Mrs Lucila Merrill Mrs Plora D Joy and others.
The Barte mouthigh school junior class presents The Goose Hangs High tonight with a clever cast coached by Rey Alfred Gooding. A Friday reprise is planned as the audience is expected to respond warmly to the comedy.
An advertisement touts cod liver oil tablets as a quick aid for convalescence after severe illness such as grippe or stubborn coughs. It claims high vitality benefits, sugar coating, pleasant taste, and wide use among men and women, urging readers to ask druggists for Metty’s Cod Liver Oil.
The Portsmouth High School orchestra was honored Wednesday morning in the assembly hall as 34 members received letters for faithful service. Music supervisor Ernest Lilbruck lauded the group noting steady improvement and strong professional merit among local public school musicians. Coach Rice and staff praised both the orchestra and baseball team during the ceremony.
Buenos Aires authorities announce a 2,000,000 peso program to modernize street upkeep. Contracts awarded to an American firm for 20 large garbage trucks, a German supplier for 10 street sweepers, and two French firms for 49 sprinklers to replace horse drawn gear. International bids featured competitors from Germany France Britain Italy and the United States.
During Lord Balfour’s Palestine visit for the Hebrew university opening, jazz concerts were broadcast by London radio, reaching the Mount of Olives from an aerial fitted for the Balfour party. The Savoy Orchestra provided lively music for dancing at government house.
Associated Frezz dispatch from London dated June 2 reports Prince Charles in the British Navy. Details are fragmentary but confirm royal involvement and naval assignment.
A Belgian officer returns from home leave to resume Mig duties as sub lieutenant in the British navy. He is in his twenty second year and now serves in the air unit.
The marriage of Leslie J. Wold a prominent Maine Central Railroad cashier at Bath and Miss Celia J. La Febvre took place in Portsmouth on March 7. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend B S Tasker and announced to relatives and friends on Wednesday.
The imperial council votes to hold the 1926 conclave of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Philadelphia on June 1 2 and 4. James Burger of Denver advances to imperial potentate, succeeding Jormey F. Shandlerd of Kansas City.
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