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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
3
A promotional note extols Syrup of Pigs as a pure liquid laxative cleansing the system and aiding health. It claims relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, noting acceptance by medical professionals and kidney and liver care. Sold by druggists in bottles and manufactured by the Californian Fig Syrup Go.
Eye witnesses recount the Ocean View wreck on the Norfolk and Western line near Glen Air, detailing speeds of about twenty five to thirty miles per hour, track conditions, and the moment the tram left the rails. Experts discuss air brakes versus manual brakes and note no rail spread observed at the accident site.
Obituary records recall the death of Captwin Gi Kh Maker with burial details at nearby street and remarks on his health. The report also lists a series of court outcomes, a church procession, and miscellaneous local notices including business ads and personal notices from Portsmouth and surrounding towns.
A Chicago inquiry reports odd claims on corn stocks and value, contrasting corn with cotton yields. The piece cites figures and quotes from Mor Parking and a coroner’s novel in Gravesend, noting fluctuations in grain and fiber markets and bank dynamics across several regions.
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