This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1895
Page
5
Port Norfolk and Portsmouth notes detail a vivid mix of events from social visits and court actions to infrastructure issues and local entertainment. Reports include Constable Isham’s work on a murder case, a public parade cancellation for Labor Day, street repairs, and a busy schedule of trains, excursions, and horseplay in the community.
Rev W C Vaden and wife visiting Berkley after aJam fell from the ceiling in Mr A J Wick's Chestnut Street store last night with no damage reported. Dr J B Floyd visiting the Eastern Shore. Goo Rayban home from vacation. J W Jones to Bedford county. May Wolk to Richmond. Dr Vitzungh from Northampton county in town. Numerous local ads note sales, furnitures, and goods at reduced prices.
Prof W B H Ker and wife returning to Fayetty Mo after visiting Judge St Stoutia and family. Norfolk and Western Railroad contract to fill ravines at Pincer's Point. Thieves rob Dempsey Spivey's smokehouse. Suffolk Grays to visit Atlanta Exposition. Sue Baptist Church at South Quay to open Sunday with dedicatory sermon by Rev J S Hutuon. Mrs James Lowe of Chapamke NC visiting sister in Saratoga. Mrs Justin Prendon dies at age 61. Lizzie Morgan returns from Ocean View to Suffolk. Sheriff Baker travels to Richmond for penitentiary transfer. Five-year sentences for William Brauhart Andrew Garris Charles Ward. Petition for executive clemency circulates. Wild oats and nut yields suggest abundant squirrels this autumn. Real estate deeds recorded including several Suffolk and Barretts Neck parcels totaling several thousand dollars. Suffolk defeats Franklin 7 to 5 in a baseball game with Whildees prevailing.
Local item notes the Baker family returning from Nag's Bloud and reports the funeral services for Mrs J V Beasley with interment at Beaver Hill Cemetery. Mentions crops damaged by recent rains, Miss Parrish of Authentic City visiting, and Mrs Daniel Hanks of West Liberty giving birth to a child whose description is oddly graphic. Includes UK style clippings on wheel photography fad and a recipe for apple sauce.
Travelers advised to use a pillow from the porter as a writing surface on Pullman cars with a lap pillow for comfort. If unavailable a coat suffices. Johnson's Magnetic Ointment praised for cramps aches and pains sold by a local merchant.
The article reviews corn harvesting devices such as side knives and rotating cutters, noting weight and effectiveness concerns. It describes oscillating blade concepts, railroad fashion methods for shocks, and suggests faster shock-wide cutting. It also reports three years of tomato blight trials at Ocean Springs, offering compost and Bordeaux spray guidance and cautions on crop rotation and pesticide use.
Stories describe dogs guiding sheep in San Simon country and New Jersey terriers vying with New Foundland hams. A strict old guardian dog leads a flock of six thousand sheep through a wire corral at dusk as pups learn obedience, while a selfish mastiff guards a ham bone from a hungry terrier amid a comic chase.
A vintage guide explains running technique and breathing for speed. It covers foot placement on the ball of the foot, stride length, and sprinting form. Advice includes nasal and oral breathing balance, relaxed arms, slight hip bend, and fluid body motion for efficient pacing.
Tips to improve lamp illumination emphasize a free oil flow. Dry the wick thoroughly after lighting to ensure rapid oil absorption and steady burn. Soaking the wick in vinegar before use reduces smoking. Avoid oil flow issues by keeping wicks clean and dry.
A dated recipe advises selecting a fat mackerel, washing, soaking overnight, changing water in the morning, and drying. It details stuffing with celery, parsley, and crumbs, butter, pepper, and water, then baking in a quick oven. Serve topped with tomato sauce.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches fevers and constipation. It claims approval by medical professionals and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from dealers, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on the package.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.