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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
4
The Portsmouth Herald records show publication details dated September 23 1954 with editorial and business contact numbers 38 and 37, pricing terms, delivery options, postal note, and association with the Associated Press, indicating standard newspaper masthead information and publication rights.
A reflective piece argues that only a tiny fraction reach eminence and that most fame is posthumous. It cites Galton and Didot figures, noting odds of 500,000 to 1 for distinguished status and urging focus on self development and improving the world rather than chasing recognition.
Debates in England over the ideal sleep amount as doctors and public figures mock the idea that summer disrupts natural sleep. They argue excess sleep worsens dullness, while Edison cited as a model of productive waking. Individual needs vary, and precise optimal sleep remains undetermined.
A reader laments a French court ruling that upholds a widow’s claim about a life taken by the deceased in a voluntary act. The writer calls the decision unfair, arguing it rewards cowardice and deters courageous acts. The column critiques media culture and modern philosophy while noting Chicago crime coverage and a cookery factory death comment.
Frederick Gardner, a gifted multi instrumentist, leads the Portsmouth High School Orchestra alongside Dora Sanborn, Ida Cohen, Priscilla Duncan, Gertrude Twombly, Geneva Morton, Willard Marshall, Woodbury Adams, Cecil Davis, Jacob Grossman, and others. Under Richard Bergman, the ensemble gained praise from Angelo Patri and local figures for its faithful work and standout soloists.
An OCR fragment advertises Cottage Bent Filling Station for Auto Supplies inviting comparison of prices. It mentions items like Tubs and motor oil at a price of 9.00, with a garbled reference to Harrington in Northhampton.
Navy yard workers from Newmarket and Epping urged to communicate with Herald. Chelsea Hospital reports chief machinist Meralg improving after Naval Bet visit. Capt Pearce to resume duty after leave. Train timing changes to connect Dover service. Court martial proceedings for Lent and Bray ongoing with submarine cases. Bandmaster Babcock extends enlistment. Shiga undocking delayed. Deserter James Woaley posted as missing. Dismykes designated to represent navy at Explorer MacMillan voyage ceremonies. Fowler reports for duty aboard Coghlan with temporary yard ferry assignment.
Everett McNabb of Beaton is a tor at a large house. Ted Law and Bore Wood entertained local Shrinery in Loe Ang elea last week. Mr and Mrs Albion Warren vacationing in Mera Point. Mr and Mrs Wm G Drew, Fannie Jenkins and Samuel Garvin of Sprinsvale Me in Boston today. Attending Garying Drew graduation from Masa Testituta of Technology. Eugene W Hersey and wife at 98 Bish street rejoice over birth of seven and a half pound son Eugene Charles Hersey born last Saturday morning. Mother and child doing well.
Boston notes Don MacMillan, guest of honor at a farewell lunch, leaves from Charlestown Navy Yard aboard one of three amphibian planes bound for a polar expedition starting in Wiscasset. The voyage aims to locate Amundsen and possibly expand Peary described regions if Amundsen is found, with US Navy involvement as directed after Etah.
By Associated Press New York June W-Dorothy Perkins told a homicide court stenographer about four hours after suitor Thomas Templeton was killed in her home. She admitted firing the pistol used in the shooting. Roebert D. MacLaughlin testified Dorothy’s father spoke to her during police arrival and she described the moment she fired.
The annual Masonic service is planned at St John’s church next Sunday morning at ten thirty. Rev. Maxwell Ganter leads the service with sermon by Rev. Arthur Dunstan, grand commandery preacher. A parade escorted by Portsmouth City band and several lodges accompanies the event.
Mrs. Eliza T Rand of Somarsville marked her anniversary with a quiet birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Leighton in Somersworth. Visiting from Ports mouth, she received callers and postcards from friends, especially from her native city. a cake and gifts highlighted the day.
A Coast Guard machinist mate identified as Broyd Harmon moved from the base at New Lennon to the Isle of Shoals, with the transfer noted in the section titled Isle of Shoals. The record confirms the relocation within the service.
The Isles of Shoals hosts the fifth annual Unitarian conference season from late June through August with six weeks of meetings. The Young People's Regions Union runs a double-header program, followed by the general conference and alliances for women, education, and religious instruction. Notables include Prof. Edwin D. Starbuck, Prof. A Wakefield Staten, and Rev. John Haynes Holmes, among others, with speakers from Antioch, Chicago, and Andover.
City of Newburyport held a public auction to dispose of old steam fire fighting apparatus. A steam fire engine sold for 46 dollars to a Hamilton buyer after bidding started at 10 dollars. Ladder truck attracted 10 dollars, 2 hose wagons brought 390, a hose wagon fetched 10.
In Nashuz on June 1 a dog ran into the street during the Hagen teck-Wallice parade and nipped a large elephant on the leg. The incident nearly disrupted the procession but was contained by handlers. The rear section paused briefly to quiet the animals and ensure safety.
Washington reports that the Kellogg plan and Coolidge approval signal cautious U S readiness to pressure Mexico over expropriated lands while preserving American rights. Embassy notes indicate ongoing talks with Mexico City and a bid to reset future conversations, even as observers doubt immediate results.
Runnells was assaulted at his Howe home by a burglar armed with an iron bar. The attacker demanded money but fled after Runnells cried out for help. Dr Hazzard treated a scalp wound while Chief Ducker and deputies pursued the suspect into the woods along the Dover track.
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