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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
5
Portmouth reports a baseball doubleheader with teams led by Grandt Hallman Hallowell and James. Despite a boisterous crowd, Portmouth split the games, winning 7 to 4 in the nightcap as Pepper and Vetter led the Truckers, while Petersbu rg fell short in a tight contest.
In a heated Virginia League clash at Portymouth Park a large audience watched Portysmouth’s offense break through late, scoring in the fourth and seventh innings while the visitors managed three runs across the board. The game ended with the Prackers ahead when darkness halted play, extending their winning streak as fans praised both teams and the home crowd support.
Yesterday events include a dog killed on Dinwiddie Street and Mrs. Pond’s remains moved for burial. Local schedules note a Norfolk Portsmouth baseball series and court session. Several residents ill or traveling, streetcar hours altered, and a Port Norfolk picnic planned with pavilion dancing.
In Berkley a meeting of the W C T U is set for Mrs. O. 5 Haker residence with officers to be elected, and Miss Ella Boone arrives to head the Berkley College and Military Institute art department. The Berkley baseball team plans to reschedule a Suffolk game after a postponement, and a church sale offering cream and cake occurs tonight. Minister Denby explains his silence on Chinese riots as consular work progresses. Hixson’s mission reports convictions and upcoming Chieu communion work.
A simple homemade hammock is described using a wooden barrel, rope and basic hardware. Holes are drilled, rope threaded through, and a sturdy frame formed to hang between trees or posts. The article notes finishing touches such as bright enamel paint, a cushion, and decorative pompoms for a painterly piazza display.
An 19th century Boston Herald excerpt extols graceful pedestrian form for Newport society girls. It cites an intelligent writer advising longfront steps, proper toe-first foot placement, and a wheelfree lifestyle to appear stylish, noting Miss Amy Bond and Miss Julia Grant as examples of “beautiful walkers” in the trend.
In Scranton, a Welsh bardic contest crowned J O Williting of Liverpool as prize laureate during a ceremonial seating in the Congregational tabernacle. The arch druid presides as a sword is unsheathed and the crowd chants peace while congratulating the winner with impromptu verses.
The Washington Post observes few wage reduction strikes despite impatience among some workers eager to push pay up. It notes occasional wage push tensions but overall decline in wage reduction protests.
An analysis notes signs point to plenty and prosperity ahead, interpreting them as indicators of Democratic victory. It emphasizes economic optimism and political momentum, suggesting voters will reward party policies and leadership in the coming year.
Knowledge and trusted by many for improving wellbeing Syrup of Figs is praised as a tasteful, effective laxative that cleanses the system without weakening the kidneys Liver or bowels. It is sold in 50c and 1 bottles by California Fig Syrup Co and carries the genuine name on the package.
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