17 May 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
1
Reported near death condition after a vehicle incident near the town on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses describe crowding and emergency response along the roadside, with possible connections to a local company and city services amid ongoing inquiries.
An Echo of the Great Wak appears as a fragment with phrases about a 28 Yonite duke in World War times and references to a mother in Ma ol, Rathlom, RNB Prasnesl Ayes Wranklyn, Yor. The text hints at a long life and death, with names and places partially garbled and unclear.
The readable lines depict a fragmented scene with references to people and places but lack clear events or actions. Details are obscured by garbled text, leaving uncertain identities and outcomes and offering little concrete information for a fuller summary.
A reader recounts avoiding surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female trouble described as displacements and weakness. The letter credits improved health, allowing her to resume daily work and tasks without the planned operation.
Notice to voters and business items readable from damaged OCR. Mentions voting, local clerk, and designated contact lines. Includes references to Wood and gale items with prices and delivery terms.
The fragmented text mentions Pepperrell Cove and a May date, discusses a 40 million value tied to a mixed feature, and references figures like Dud, Damen, and Wuritelings, with scattered dialogue about Washington, calls for leadership, and notes on wireless stations, defense, and notable houses. It reads like a garbled wire service summary of military, political, and technological topics with many missing or corrupted names and numbers.
Kittery Point community diary lists visits and greetings from Seuwaird to parents in Warmington Missouri, and numerous local residents traveling for family occasions. The item mentions births, hospital updates, and social calls, with several names and places noted.
Grace Mowers Lesser, 36, died at her home after a long illness. She was the daughter of John F.E. and Alice A. Mowers Lesser. The community, including many veterans and residents, mourns her loss and honors her memory at a quiet service.
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