25 May 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
1
Albany announces beer regulation setting 2.75 percent per cent tax as Governor Smith signs the measure. The wording notes beer canning limits and pricing implications, with official confirmation from state authorities.
In New Castle the May 2 event showcased a patriotic, schoolhouse program with well-prepared choir and music by students. Leecher, Andris, and Tad Th. Adatos offered praise for planning, while Alice Lindel drew attention for a spoken piece.
A fragmented listing notes several recitations and performances by students and teachers including Mary Harker and Frederick Noyes at a local venue. It mentions a closing cross and a town meeting with scores and a public display of programs.
York County records show twenty eight divorces allowed amid varied grounds. Cases mention abuse, desertion, cruelty, and neglect involving numerous named individuals across towns such as Sanford, Kittery, North Berwick, Berwick, Saco, and Hollis. Proceedings set alimony and child arrangements, with one party ordered to pay substantial sums.
Readable portions describe a busy local gathering with church activities, receptions, and community notices. It highlights speakers, attendees, and planned events at the Second and Methodist churches, plus updates on local residents and volunteers.
A fragmentary May 25 1929 dispatch from Pepperrell Cove reports a telegram from a major paper about Naval Prison affairs and a Gulf War era like controversy. It mentions Commodore Williams and an ensuing welfare language convention and a political intrigue tied to a public defense issue.
Fragmented OCR style piece notes lobster landings from Nova Scotian ports, prices, and trade between Chauncey Greek men. Lists names of brokers and long trade history with Lobster sales and related wages. Mentions marriage at Portsmouth and a jury draw, with next weeks coast schedule to Townmouth.
Community notes from Kittery Point include health concerns at Portamouth Hospital, visits by Howard Hunker and Leuter Felabeo, and a planned church event at First Christian Church. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Macey and others are mentioned with social and civic items, including a Brookline visitor and Boston flowers display.
Fragmentary text on chiropractic practice claims it aims to help sick people quickly with minimal cost and effort while stressing safety and effectiveness. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret but centers on chiropractic methods and benefits.
Carolyn G Bradford a chiropractor graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport. Member of U C 4 Maflee Moors Monday Wednesday Friday 10 to 12 by 2 to 6 p m Livary avenue 7 to 8 40 Globe Building Pleasant Street Portsmouth N H Phone 344M
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