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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
4
The President departs to Swampscott Massachusetts for a two month respite from daily duties. The break aims to reduce strain, offer a breathing spell, and safeguard health while skipping nonessential tasks.
The Portsmouth Herald dates to September 23 1884 with publishing info. Telephones and editors listed. Daily pricing includes five dollars yearly in advance and sixty cents monthly with two cent delivery. Advertising terms provided on request. Entered as second class matter in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
The Boston and Maine Railroad announces June 29 as the effective date for a new schedule that trims running times on several Boston to Portland and related routes. Key changes include a 15 minute faster departure for the Boston Portland train on Sundays, a 5 minute quicker noon Portland to Boston run, and faster connections with Maine Central. Marblehead Sunday service is restored and a new Saturday North Shore train to Rockport is added. A Bethlehem branch service resumption follows prior discontinuance petitions.
President Coolidge says a large surplus and tight government spending justify further federal tax reductions. Experts expect about 400 million dollars in tax cuts next year while 290 million saved will reduce the national debt. The budget has slashed annual expenditures by over two billion and reduced the public debt by 3.42 billion.
An editorial urges communities to enforce restricted fireworks sales on the Fourth of July to protect youths. It advocates safety commissioners selecting the least dangerous options and eliminating others, aiming to prevent injuries and ensure a sane celebration. It also calls for parental supervision to ensure proper handling and safe use.
A publicity man reveals plans to put Dayton on the map with a staged monkey trial. The tale links a hired promoter, a $1500 fee, and a strategy to hype the Scopes case to publicize evolution debates and local notoriety.
Rev Lucian E Folansbee a former pastor of Court Street Church Des Moines Iowa now engages in Chautauqua lecturing. He delivers multiple commencement addresses in various towns and spoke at Memorial Day exercises. For almost three months he will lecture four days a week while maintaining his parish duties.
Fragmentary ad text markets auto supply pricing at a filling station near Lafayete Road and Hamp ton area. Mentions Cottage Best Filling Station for Auto Supply and compares prices. Names Fiske Cord Tice & Tubs Ss salons rington. Unclear addresses and entities.
The passage notes Dr Follanshe’s admiration for New England and his wish to visit mountains and seas with goals to meet ministers and friends in old seaport towns. It mentions plans to attend a Chautauqua circuit in New England vicinity and expresses his good health and high spirits as he works harder and feels better.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson who summers at Wall Sands will tour Europe this summer. Earl Hurd opens Wallis Sands Inn with a popular habitable charm. New York visitors attended the funeral of Joseph Hassett. Dartmouth students and others return from Commencement. several locals visit relatives and travel to Swampscott and Boston. The New Hampshire Colonies Dames host at the Moffatt-Lada House with guidance by Miss Charlotte Tasker. Miss Vera Miskell to teach at summer school. George W. Coram to celebrate his 80th birthday.
A juvenile gathering at the Methodist church vestry on Tuesday hosted the annual Little Light Bearers reception. Bertha Grant led with Willa Sanborn Clara Prances Bridie Violet Davig and Geraldine Davis assisting. Children enjoyed games picture books and wafers with ice cream as mite boxes were opened raising funds for missionary work. Frances Grant had the largest contribution.
The South Parish Sunday service was not held today due to rain but will be held at Rand's Grove Jenness Beach on Friday.
A fragmented note recalls a late evening anniversary event at a GoServe Ath venue. The text mentions a 48th anniversary, a banquet with dancing after meals, and music led by an arranger. Names and precise details are garbled but suggest a local celebratory gathering with attendees recognizing service.
Chief Boatswain Peter Nystrom of the Charleston yard was acquitted by a general court martial over charges of distributing denatured alcohol. A yard search on Tug 71 in March uncovered a small still and a smaller amount of alcohol. Navy boards to select officers for promotion will convene in July at the May Department with panels for supply chaplains construction and more.
A fragment notes block paving along the entire street between the specified points will be phased. The readable text indicates phased works affecting the route, with no further details on dates or contractors.
The Herald reports Monday work will cite Atlantic Heights streets. Cottle and McCarthy, not awarded the contract for the new courthouse, are praised for their work. Rain halted street selling today. George Fuller returned from New York after theater business. A visitor notes Portsmouth remains conservative in summer dress among traffic police. A political tease hints at a surprise from certain quarters. Summer renters invited via the Commandant’s office. Sand on streets delayed some deliveries to the Navy yard. Pollyanna Club invited Local Kumandsetus City to visit Lake City Pond during the holiday. Roof and post office repairs planned with an inspector to assess needed improvements. Hotel bookings show strength in this period. A London campaign claims 3 million rats killed last year. Historical plague notes. modern science links bubonic plague to rats. A million-dollar summer influx is forecast but tax figures show a mixed financial scene with income tax changes and shifting brackets.
Readers discuss improving Goodwin Park fencing and surrounding scenery. A decayed fence along State to Islington Street is cited as marring the park’s beauty. Call for action to repair or replace to elevate city pride and property values.
Fragmentary report notes planned public works on Vaughan Street to place granite blocks in a space formerly holding a railway structure. Mentions the Boston and Maine crossing Vaughan Street near Apella and a Lawrence Massachusetts restaurant destroyed by a fire owned by AnaE.
Fragmentary article notes a Kittery boy speaking before the Rotary Club, mentions Robert Grant at Drain Academy and Mrs Harvey R fame, and references an actress author. The text is garbled with OCR errors but implies a school or community event with local figures present.
Mrs Lizzie Werthen of 226 Austin street Lake DD died Wednesday after a long illness. The funeral services were held at Middle Street Baptist Church this morning. Interment followed at Mason Cemetery. Arrangements were by J. Verne Woase.
A reported initiative at a boarding school shows the canned tomato project gaining strong traction. The "love apple" is highlighted as the top canned vegetable in popularity, marking notable impact and growing acceptance.
Police court arraigned Saho and Misys Bobby Alona before Judge Guptill on statutory offense charges. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs of 3.34 dollars. James Tutberford faced a disorderly house charge and was fined 25 dollars with costs of 6.14 dollars.
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