09 Jun 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
1
New England shows partial success in the Liberty Loan drive, with six states short of full subscriptions. Figures indicate New England totals around $511.5 million as seven days remain to reach the goal, amid anxious promoters over allotments.
A Kittery note sweep recounts a church supper with baked beans and sweets, attendees including Miss Florence Durgin and Mrs. Howard Spinney, plus family updates. It records Miss Florence Durgin’s visit, a fall injuring Mrs. Chola Pleatt, and notices on service schedules, speakers, and local events. The piece also mentions a guest list, charity plans, and forthcoming sermons, with community greetings and obituaries / family announcements.
Fadry asserts the United States will send a substantial force. He touts preparations including naval bases to host American ships and stresses readiness against threats. The remarks reference strategic plans and the role of allied channels.
A cluttered notice page from Kittery Point details upcoming events, weddings, and services. It notes a 7:40 concert at a Free Baptist Church, holiday worship at First Congregational and other local gatherings. The text mentions Miss Theresa Senitiohley and Cushman Wendell Philheiley, among others, with local residents visiting and sending flowers.
In South Eliot a fragmentary church note describes a minister's sermon titled The Selective Pratt of the Kingdom. The text references a planned afternoon worship and asks readers if they are prepared for spiritual challenge.
Petterew and Pattigrew of North Kittery announce a gathering by the People’s Society of North Wittery. Activities include outdoor entertainment and a church service at the Boyt Bhoot House on Saturday June 10. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
A garbled excerpt hints at novel fish recipes mocking scallops. It mentions cod and sharponite with cut preparations and serving ideas. The text suggests a playful kitchen note or parody but lacks clear, coherent instructions or outcomes.
A patient describes pains in the kidney region and advocates use of a home remedy. The account mentions a “Doon’s,” “Kidgey TMs,” and other misspelled terms with claims of relief after trying a supposed remedy. The piece reads as advertising or testimonial for a kidney treatment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.