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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
4
A damaged notice outlines a costly local newspaper with circulation in Norfolk and Vortani, offering weekly and monthly subscriptions. It lists advertising rates and distribution details, including delivery to youths and subscriptions for various periods.
A mixed Norfolk news snippet discusses mail options for the Norfolk Virginian readers in summer, then critiques Liberty Bell junket reports and Spanish Cuba attitudes. It also notes Florida’s fruit and veg factory ideas, lists the era’s wealthiest names, and quotes Treasury export data showing Britain as a major customer with substantial U S imports from Germany France Spain and Canada.
The Philadelphia Record surveys Virginia political culture praising the Virginian’s hereditary passion for politics. It lauds Virginians for defending sovereignty against adventurers and private plunder, noting that soon the people may act again to shape national affairs.
A conservative Virginia political note argues Republicans press the old campaign playbook of Mahoneism and party loyalty. It warns that the Democratic leadership remains, promising a national unity stance while criticizing Mahone era tactics and urging vigilance as Republicans orbit a postelection strategy. The piece cites Virginia figures, Niagara Falls chatter, and national party lines, with perceived risks to the state’s political balance.
The New York World notes two international yacht races this year drawing public attention. It highlights Spruce IV as a small British contender and the Seawanhaka Cup challenge by Arthur Broad, stressing the event as a test of nerve and seamanship amid American enthusiasm for the season.
Read about Owney the famed postal clerk dog set to travel around the world. The piece notes July plans to sail from Pacific routes, a potential stop in Heauhoue, and a voyage on the steamer Victoriinus with Captindohe Patten, plus future stops and the dog’s long travel history with postal clerks.
A local advertisement extols low prices and honest values to attract customers. It promises men’s and boys’ clothing of superior form fitting make, guaranteed to be shrinkage resistant and better than typical ready made wear. The piece emphasizes affordable necessities and warns against inferior vendors.
A bold sale notice touts union made ready-to-wear suits and low prices. It promotes ten dollar line men's suits, boys knee pants suits at 145, and 7 dollar choices. Also highlighted are wash fabric coats, double breasted boys suits, and remnant pants offered at tiny prices.
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