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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1895
Page
8
A spirited 1900s essay extols women riders, praising grace on bicycles, debating fashion and age, and imagining a future where bloomers may replace skirts. It notes conservatism, societal opinions, and the practicalities of dress for riders and children, urging propriety and comfort.
The text describes washing and drying of dresses, noting tight wringing, air drying, and starching labor saved by folding. It mentions white silk, wool, and lace as comfortable choices, plus criticism of expensive adornments. It also references Mrs Helen Stewart a sheriff candidate and various international women’s topics from the era.
An ordinance authorizes W. E. Brown and J. A. Melvin and associates to erect maintain and operate underground conduits and wires within specified streets for telephony electrical and related services. It grants rights to use streets and highways for poles wiring and ducts, imposes conditions for public safety and maintenance, and requires a bond and performance terms with penalties for noncompliance.
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