Norfolk Virginian dates and regional commerce in 1900s
The Norfolk Virginian describes its wide circulation in Norfolk and Portsmouth and rates for print and mail orders, noting a Confederate veteran’s death by bicycle fall, horsecar era trade shifts, and Southern Railway expansion benefits. It discusses regional press dynamics and forecasts Norfolk’s harbor and rail network growth as key to future development. It also covers Atlanta Exposition’s educational impact on Southern industry and Northern interest, with Ohio and Chicago delegations visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway Company
Norfolk
Southern Railway
The
Sun
Elizabeth River
Hampton Roads
Baltimore News
Chicago Board of Trade
Atlanta
Ohio
Cincinnati
Trail
Chicago
Baltimore
South Georgia and Atlanta Lead in Exposition Strength
In a discussion of the Colton States and International Exposition, Georgia and Atlanta are described as leading the field. The piece emphasizes self help and thrift, noting decades of industry lifted regional cities. It also discusses Spain and Cuba, speculating on unrest and potential new republics as Spain faces domestic issues and possible troop recalls.
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North
South
Georgia
Atlanta
Peupsylvaots
Tun Vircisias
Moterias
Cuba
Spain
Madrid
Lome
Vulesa
Gaba
Disreputable Journalism and the Portmouth Affair
The Evening News addresses a controversy over a Virginia constitutional amendment headline change and a misattributed Portsmouth Progress copy. J Ki West and the paper’s management apologize for an imprudent publication, relieving West and vowing corrective action while noting Sam Small’s temporary absence and awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Portsmouth Star
Virginia
Portsmouth Progress
Onlet
Bell Bigger
Mortsmouth
Moaning News
Mer
J. Ki. West
Ventog News
Sam Small
The
Norfolk
Swall
Wbuaget
Desu
Swallie
Col. Bigger
Portsmouth Stair Ita
Ivening News
Tojall
Hhey
Weet
Demand for Silver Money Sparks Policy Debate
A reader letter argues silver should be valued like gold, detailing how the minting system fixes gold at one dollar per unit while silver’s fiat value lags, and claims free silver advocates seek government prerogatives to boost silver value. The note contrasts global gold pricing with limited silver gains and questions fiat money viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Coe Isoworth
Europe
Humboldt
Tenn
Low Prices and Honest Goods Attract Shoppers
A bold retail pitch proclaims low prices as the primary draw for customers seeking necessities. It emphasizes honest representation, superior form-fitting attire for men and boys, and guarantees against shrinkage, contrasting with cheaper ready-made options and stressing frugal buying.
Unloading Sale Pushes Union Made Suits at Cut Rates
A retailer advertises a mass sale of men and boys clothing with union made ready to wear suits, pants and coats priced aggressively. Text touts large assortment, form fitting tailoring, and deep discounts, promising goods at a fraction of normal cost and stressing remnants and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Winslow
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Jeuge
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Paylig
Erie
Fauteras Ng
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Mather
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Detroit
Pittsburg Dispatch
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Kentucky
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Hag
Cou Sule
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Poe
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Valeci
Atlaga Purpose Ry
London
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Honosdils
Nina Voy
New York Recorder
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Mexico
New York World
Leto
Liggton
Carters
Isotle
PILES
Dale
Cartir Medicine Co
Cannon Ball Grathing Go
Main St
Sprippfield
CHASA
Morris
Cisureh & Holt
Jacobs & Bro
Brutor
Davey Hing
Lt. Schloss
E. Brains
Whitehorst
Cerner Church
Charlotte
Laffler
T A. Bullock
Boston
AG IK
Norfolk Candy Kitchen Co
Bank Street
Church and
Bute
Suntay
van Telburg Hofman
Pabst Milwaukee
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