Curiou s cabbage stalk and local happenings at Portsmouth
A jumbled Portsmouth page reports a curious cabbage stalk, visits, street repairs, and public notices. It mentions Miss Hope Carr visiting York county, a Norwich furniture ad, street work delays, and local personalities like Jobe Lawlees and Captain Pratt. The piece also covers a canceled game due to rain, arrests for disorderly conduct, and a plan for a Junior Memorial Association law party.
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Johe Smith
John Wintter
Wetersburg
Crawford
Kertie County
Lis Perenty
W. HL. Leters
Court Etreet
Connerbas Pot
Union Depot
Feron
Lois
Daviy
Portemouth
Richmond
Seweu
Chesapeake and Ohio Mail
Abe
Abe 7 P, Mw, Were Delayed. Neither One Reached This Wily Until S O'Elock
Georgia
Oa Wollen
Meehouver
Oliver Hodges
Mise Keetelia Simpson
Elizabeth City
N. Oy
Mose A. Broughton
Sriguton
Uroughton Sud Cloyd
W. U
Courtland
Norfolk County
Laneth
Davis
Clara Henekee
Minnie Yang
Portsmouth Commandery
Doston
Jeane Mitchell
Piensa
Seaboard Air Line
Rowd Speek
Change in Life Saving Service Looses Lieut Gooding
Elizabeth City reports a rumored personnel shift in the Life Saving Service with Lieut Gooding’s departure expected. Friends laud his efficiency and duty, while his ex-wife and social circle are noted in passing. Several local residents are mentioned traveling or visiting relatives, with notes on the Methodist Sunday School excursion to Nag's Head.
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Biganron Dry
SN. C
Gooding
Mia
S. E. Speight
Old Point Comfort
Harvey Terry
G. W. Moffit
Columbus
Nag
Mamie Spruillaw
Elizabeth City
Miss Holmes
Cresswell
Miss Warren
Uartoret Street
Cooper Hsome
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Favoru
Theeli Academy
Me. A. Bonoer
If you feel weak and all worn out take Brown's Iron Bitters
An old fashioned health tonic ad counsels readers to combat weakness and fatigue with Brown's Iron Bitters, portraying the product as a reliable remedy and staple in household pharmacies. It emphasizes strength, vitality, and daily wellness through a brisk sales pitch.
Castoria nostalgia and stock clearance at local dealers
An OCR fragment lists familiar Castoria advertising lines for infants and children, followed by multiple local shops offering furniture repairs upholstery and big discounts. It mentions Goto BF Markers at 405 South Street, S Crawford’s SE Bores, Ureslauer Anthony at 114 Light Street, O R Welton Co hosiery, and A J Purcrnys Under Oxford Hall High Street.
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Goto BF
Marker's
South Street
S. Crawford's
Uford
Ureslauer & Anthony
Ligh Street
O. R. Welton & Co
Suffolk Game Postponed by Ruin Amid Local News Sketches
Surfolk local notes recount Suffolk vs Kildees postponement due to ruin. Portia pitcher Clare ready, 500 Lamp ton excursionists arrive by steamer Acconac with town crowds. Local political chatter includes Democratic nomine and reelection talk as Dr Staley prepares for a foreign trip. Reports on theft at Mayor Brewer’s residence and obituaries mark a busy page.
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West Mod Wark
Suffolk
Kildees
Franklin
Clare
Porta
Lampton
Acconac
L'Hare
Monsey
Nausemend
Ton
John Bk
Booker
W. A. Almond
Joseph P. Lett
Big Sister
Newport Nune
W. H. Staley
Christian Quharel le Hual
Hha
New York
Louion
Holy Land
Mourpvenen
Sheryl Baker
Rom Lehmood
Jesse Winston
John Day
Winston
Prince George County
Clarkes
Edward Farley
J Oolock
Mioniv Alydell
Airs
D. Abdell
Pinner Street
W. O. Staley
K. 0. Me
Myre
Varley
Atlanticc
Danville
Mortsmouth
Nobi Waslingtog
Mra. Brewer
Oeenston
Bal Boson
Mr. Brewer
Ati Bet Bor
Srewer
Against Free Silver at Des Moines Republican Convention
At a Des Moines gathering July 10, Hon. Joseph Ro Liane as temporary chairman argued against unlimited coinage of gold and silver. He warned it would make America a dumping ground for silver, degrade the dollar, and threaten labor and farming by eroding currency value. He urged keeping a single sound currency with stable purchasing power to protect national prosperity.
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America
Des Moines
Joseph Ro Liane
United States
Republicans
Tows
N Cpl
Lesson in Protection and Prosperity Across Tariff Fronts
A review contrasts French Swiss protective duties with American tariff stance. It cites reduced Swiss exports to France and lower French imports, noting a protectionist shift curbing commerce. It highlights prosperous indicators like wage gains and mentions public interest in industrial conditions and labor trends.
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France
Switzerland
MckKinley
PSS
New York Evening Post
Random Velet Hes Journal Observations in Chicago
A fragmented reminiscence describes Chicago life with wandering humor. Observations cover street life, fashion, bicycle riders in bloomers, streetcars, saloons, and city scenes. The narrator notes sidewalks, porters, art institutes, and odd vignettes from urban days in Chicago.
Kentucky Tow and the Grass Cloth Suit Craze
A Kentucky man promotes a novel grass cloth fabric, calling it Kentucky tow. He explains its cotton-like wool blend, and notes orders for 20,000 yards. The material costs about three dollars, retail value around four, with flags of fashion shifting to include women’s wear next season. The piece portrays small-town industry confidence and optimism for hemp trade growth.
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Kentucky
Anita
New York
European nations to send agricultural attaches to US embassies
The Chicago Times Herald reports that several European governments plan to send agricultural attaches to their embassies in the United States. Germany has already dispatched Reno Reinhardt Proiherr von Herrman Neish baron, an agricultural expert, to Washington. English and French governments are expected to follow, while Secretary Morton suggests sending accomplished American farmers abroad in place of some military and naval attaches.
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United States
Germany
Washington
Reno Reinhardt Proiherr von Herrman
Morton
Chicago Times-Herald
Negro National Convention Call Expands Across States
James W. Poll of the National Republican Vigilant association says a negro national convention will meet in Baltimore on Wednesday. Reports from New York Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Tennessee South Carolina and Georgia indicate strong support and large anticipated attendance. President Poe plans to invite prominent Black leaders to speak on topics in the call amid broader debate on Indian warfare costs and government expenditures.
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James W. Poll
National Republican Vigilant Association
Baltimore
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Poe
Syrup of Figs Proprietary Laxative Promotes Health
Copy describes Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health, cleansing the system, and treating colds headaches fevers by acting on kidneys liver and bowels. It claims medical approval and widespread satisfaction, note of 60c and 1 dollar bottles from California Fig Syrup Co.
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Lees
California Fig Syrup Co
Aleo
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Tsnmouth News
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Lina
Atlantic Co
Portsmouth
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Hampton
Komis
Uboy
Alliance
Amphitrite
Lehigh
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Philadelphia
Ajax
War
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Rampus
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Costa
Armistead Jones
Armistead Jonra
Silas Allen
Jones
Allen
Jessousey Jones
Shiv Webuts
Weedeneea
Mise Addie ‘Tucker
Mra. Gow
Jolnson
Pifth
Phaendey
J. UW. Parker
Vhe
Mr. Jolnson
Irensis Place Land Company
W. J. Parker
Aleven
Prevtia Place
Vrevtis Pinew Land Company
Robert GT. Parker
Frentis Vince Land Company
Dr. L. Arthur Parker
Iehicial
Operette
Sace Davisene
Frank Eure Jost
Brighton Avenue
Binoche
Elizabeth City, N. CG
Warslek
Castoria
Miss
Ilusiery
Ecbil
Iran
A. J
Oxford Hall
High Street
Surfolk Local
Theagu Tribune
Jobo P. Howell
David Jones
Ravine County
Wis
Ravine
Bovanie
Welch Presbyterian
Edenton, N.C
Montotter
Pooth Ameren
Manams
North American
Levy & Jacobs
Wammill’s
Frances
Huet International' Aboree
The
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Charly
Mole
Hoston Journal
Stories OF the Day
Windy
Go'elock
Pablo Roads
Jackson Park
Chicago
Wagner
London
Rowan of
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Chiccayo
Waring Street
Ig Stroou
Momumive
Faetory
Binniiehima
New York Law
Rattowhte
Jehnky
Cleveland
Kansas City Journal
Tito Placker
Pasion
New York World
Port Norfolk
Vernon
Danetig
Norfolk
Psrma
Orfolk
Witliner
Heuhits Malileoms
Joo VY
TE BO. Brooks CO
IY Satis
Howe
Bork View
Low
Jotin
Watson, Horteimonth, Va
Miwa
Leone
Bie
Winkie Dick
Garth
Will
J. Fiou
Py Fort
Waverly Bicycles
W. N. White
GUN and Sporting House
LTH
Butterwick
W. C. Nash
Buffalo Commercial
Chicago Post
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