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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
4
The article notes Hoke Smith at a Bryan and Sewall rally in August and cites remarks by Cauncey M Depew returning from Europe. It discusses French taxation on bicycles, a Russian loan in France, and London dispatches on the Venezuelan question. It also comments on Democratic revenue plans and Southern political sentiment toward Republican platforms.
The Boston Herald cites two Southern merchants who, though opposed to the platform, will vote Democratic. The Atlanta Journal notes they seek continued Democratic rule and a united party, trusting the Democrats will govern fairly and align soon. One writer proposes a safe plan to unite the party.
A commercial traveler reports to the Washington Times that a New York physician warned that feathered strap devices in streetcars could spread diseases. The doctor proposed a brass handled strap washed with antiseptic to prevent contagion, sparking layman concern over a new pollution source.
A reader summary from Financial News discusses currency policy and argues that U S secession from European markets and adoption of silver could command both American and European markets. It cites a stance that gold barriers are weaker than silver bonds and urges attention to the issue.
The article argues the United States will adapt to silver basins and push protection across markets. It notes needs to buy foreign obligations in gold and predicts benefits from South American and Asian markets, warning Americans to avoid silver basis pitfalls. The London Financial News is cited as a source of silver market analysis.
A garbled extract touches on lunar rotation, early astronomy, and distant observations. It mentions Kent England, a window, Mevieire, Vientalz near Ariens, and subsidised deserts, with references to a New York building project costing $2,000,000 and Hobart as builder.
Terr Te'nrich von Lovay the sole Jewish member of the House of Ma nates at TM Pesth is reportedly dating in a formal social scene. The piece mentions academics from the Universite Seboat or Thealogy and notes recognitions of church figures, with a scattered recital of deaths, restorations, and travels.
The advertisement promotes a multi tier sale on Young Men suits in various effects and colors. It highlights discounts of at least 33 percent and occasional zero percent undervalue pricing. Offers include light dark and medium striped worsteds and wool blends up to size 35 inch chest for daily wear and year round use. It also touts navy blue twisted diagonal options up to age 19 and all wool Scotch effect suits with weight suitable for most seasons.
The Stock Relief Unloading Sale offers both Nobby and Stylish children’s C straw caps at a price under half, quoted as eleven cents to close out quickly. The offer promotes rapid clearance of stock.
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