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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1925

Page

9

Early History of Wentworth House and Settlement

The piece recounts early settlement around the Wentworth House site near Sagamore Creek and South Creek, noting docks, creeks, and the Wentworth lineage. It details the Wentworth house as the residence of Gov John Wentworth, with origins tied to Samuel Wentworth, and describes surrounding streets, land parcels, and the house’s sturdy construction and features.

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Notable Portsmouth House Tells Wentworth Lineage History

A fragmentary recount references Governor Wentworth and his family ancestry, noting the Portsmouth house long linked to the Vaughan and Purcell families, and tying this to the Wentworth lineage from Governor George Wentworth to the present era.

Graduation Days in New Hampshire

A nostalgic poem praising New Hampshire high school commencements. It celebrates graduates marching to seats, parents applauding, and the pride of the Granite State as students receive diplomas before summer breaks. Mary K. Hutchinson of East Jaffrey is credited.

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Patent Office Sees Surge in Patents and Applications

A century after a despairing inventor left the patent office, the agency now issues about 2000 patents daily and handles roughly 400 new applications each day, trimming the backlog by about 12,000 while cementing its role as a hub of American ingenuity.

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Fragmentary Tax Note Mentions Body Value and Elements

A fragmented OCR passage discusses the idea of valuing the human body at a tiny amount. It mentions elements like iron magnesium sulfur and phosphorus as examples of material content. The text references taxes and a suggestion to show this to a tax assessor when questioned.

Funds raised by New York Jews for Yeshiva dinner

About two million dollars was raised by Jewish donors at a gala dinner in New York to celebrate the groundbreaking for five new buildings for the Yeshiva of Americas, a Jewish seminary and college. The event drew one thousand attendees paying 1000 dollars each, including Samuel Levi, the shamash, and other dignitaries.

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Challenger Defends Evidence in Contested Hall

In a heated Upsala style gathering, Professor Challenger defends the scientific legitimacy of photos and specimens against personal attacks and hostile interruptions. He recalls prior meetings, rebukes sensationalism, notes camera tampering, and urges orderly, evidence based discussion to resolve the debate over Bathybius and related findings.

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Yearling Colts Prize Market Soars in Historic Gains

Associated Press reports a surge in yearling colt prices driven by record purses and strong Saratoga sales. Since Fly ing Ebony won the $50,000 Kentucky Derby, yearlings averaged higher prices, with 1920s totals surpassing prior peaks and ongoing increases through the 1920s, as purses rose in Maryland and Kentucky and demand grew worldwide.

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Camp New York guide offers 43 page promotional booklet

An attractively illustrated 43 page booklet Camp New York describes a camping ground near New York City. It includes a map of neighboring states with routes to the city and highlights historical places for daily sightseeing. Copies are available from Camp New York secretary at 33 Fulton Street New York City.

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Lydia Pinkham Helped Mrs Wilhelmy Recover

A Mrs Mary Wilhelmy of St Paul reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She had suffered overwork, worry, loss of appetite, and advised surgery, but improved with the remedy, gaining sleep, weight, and strength. A wedding in Bamburen Scotland saw the bride present her bridesmaid with a ring.

Mary Wilhelmy St. Paul Pinkham Pinkhard

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