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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
6
An August Norfolk Virginia newspaper ad promotes consistently low prices. It touts stable value, claiming the store sells cheap goods for always, not just for a day, appealing to buyers seeking dependable deals and comfort in their purchases.
An advertisement notes a single cash sale of ready made sheets offered at K each. About two thirds were sold as the items claim 2% yards square cotton fabric meets Turkish Bath Towels in stock with further restock planned tomorrow.
An itemized sale lists fifty dozen unbleached Turkish bath towels in good weight and various patterns. The caller notes a remaining stock of about a hundred towels, with pieces ranging from two to one yards, including painted lawns and wide satin stripes.
Reduced stock announced on men and ladies wraps with assorted patterns. Lawn and mourning wrappers offered at deep discounts. prints and samples priced around $1.00 to $2.62. Navy flannel trim ladies items cut to clearance, chenille rugs 14x28 inches on Monday while stock lasts. Ace department store advertises limited time sale.
Monday sale in the bargain corner near the elevator offers wash dress stuffs at low prices. Prices drop on black plaid lawns and ladies white ribbed vests with silk shoulder straps as summer stock is cleared out.
Catalog note lists hosiery deals and fabrics: fifty dozen ladies fine gauge imported stockings in black, fifty dozen double knee ribbed stockings, twenty five dozen men’s unlaundered shirts, and men’s suspenders. Also a hundred dozen seamless socks, imported, with mentions of silk evening nets and Umstadtter stock material. Indicates Umstadter fabrics at 0.73 per yard with in-store pricing.
The Grangers prevailed over Portsmouth in a close game before about 1,200 fans. Leach was replaced by Gilroy after an innings and Chandler plus solid hitting by Armstrong and C. McFarlan carried the lineup. Norfolk and Petersburg also posted results as the section slate continued with tight play and umpire disputes noted.
August first in Washington featured a tidy game as the visitors opened the eighth on Demuon trewille and McGidre hits but three strikeouts followed and the crowd roared. Washington 2 Brooklyn 7 with starter Clark and Mercer contributing, a sharp clash noted for its decorum and crisp pitching.
In Boston on Aug 1 Nickels and Orth delivered strong support while Cowley's home run highlighted a Philadelphia loss. Philadelphia failed to muster two hits in any frame as Boston built a late rally. Attendance 3,560. Score Boston 8 Philadelphia 1. Batteries Nichols Bergen Orth and Grady.
In Chicago on August 1 Frazer's wildness and timely hitting key Louisville defeat as both teams field superbly. Colts base running stood out with a collision between Lange and Dexter injuring Dexter’s ankle. McGunnigle fined for saucy talk to Umpire. Attendance 3,000. Final score Chicago 8 Louisville 3 with Frazer and Dexter in the battery for Louisville and Griffith and Kittredge for Chicago.
A historic health notice warns that consumption often begins with catarrh and can progress to tuberculosis without timely care. It stresses early weak breathing, persistent cough, and chest pains as warning signs and offers free consultation and affordable treatment options.
Dr L B Firey of the Graduate Medical Department University of Maryland has six years of successful practice as a specialist in diseases of the ear nose throat chest and related ailments. He offers rooms at 186 Main Street Norfolk Va with hours from nine to seven.
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