Lost or Stolen Fox Terrier Dixie Reward Offered
A lost white fox terrier with a yellow spot on the side and a bobbed tail answers to Dixie. Last seen near Washington Street. reward awaits the finder. Also various advertisements offer wheat and cotton speculation guides, manufacturing services, loans, real estate, and hire notices from Washington to Norfolk, with multiple agents and business names listed.
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Dixie
Washington Street
Wheeler, Mik & Co
Wall Street
New York City
Bradford
Furt Sted
M. Bradford
Hill
Elund
Cunberland Streel
T. A Avent
Norfolk
Wayant
Enat Maly Street
Justin McCartely
Business Men's Association
Long Ume
H.C. Woggard & Co
Jaltut
Bryan Tours New York to Ohio Campaign Stop
Democratic standard bearer William Jennings Bryan expresses confidence in a broad endorsement of the national platform and Chicago convention action. He travels from Niagara Falls to Medina Knowlesville and Slawson's Grove, meeting crowds, presenting chrysanthemums, and delivering remarks at a Parmers Alliance picnic in Orleans County.
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Chicago
New York
Columbus
Mr. Bryan
Niagara Falls
Bryan
Medina
Mrs Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Eugene Woodford
Hodgeman
Lincoln
Ryan's
Mrs. Woodford
Slawson's Grove
Parmers* Alliance Plcnic
Orleans County
Saxton
Slawson Estate
Gold Democrats Face Indianapolis Convention With Uncertain Plans
Neither Bourke Cochran nor DPD B Hill will attend the gold Democratic Convention in Indianapolis next week. Political mix ups in their state delay decisions, while ex Governor Flower and J C Krauthoff join preparations. The slate favors Mark Hanna and Carlisle, with no cross endorsements, as Indiana hotels fill and preparations expand.
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Indianapolis
Bourke Cochran
DPD
B. Hill
Thai
Syracuse
Gold Democrats
Cochran
R. P. Flower
New York
J. C. Krauthoff
Missouri
National Executive Committee
Pennsylvania
Mark Hanna
Sound Money Democracy
Meritiney
Carlisle
Mobart
Bynum
Carey
Pryan
Varios
Desert storm study hints irrigation of Sahara may come
A Swiss researcher notes sand storms in Egypt and the Sahara show a link between intense solar heat and waterspouts. Observations near Cairo describe black sand columns rising from dunes, often forming multiple pillars as heat and wind interact.
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Raoul Pictet
Geneva
Nile
Meypt
Arabia
Africa
Piet
Caro
Atio
Sahara
Catro
Java
Solar heat power to revive desert sands proposed
An article describes a hot wind near Ismailia where sand heats to 70 to 120 degrees and whirls into towering columns up to a mile high. It suggests using large blackened iron heaters to heat Nile water to 160 degrees, distributing steam over barren sands to induce lush vegetation and reclaim the Sahara with Nile water.
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M. Thelet
Ismailia
Beatty
Sahara
Nile
Desert
Mediterranean
Southern railway annual report shows year end figures
The Southern railway issued its annual report for the year ending June 20 1806. Gross earnings reached 9,082,947 with net earnings of 5,600,790 up 78,862. Gross income 5,519,207, interest and rentals 1,062,08, and profit balance 556,475. Current assets exceed liabilities by about 1,000,000. Rail additions include 200 miles of steel rails and new construction. The president and officials travel aboard the Sapphire bound for New York to greet President Cleveland.
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New York
Southern Railway
Merrense
Boyids
Ini
Col Thomas Johnston Nominated for Seventh District Seat
A special dispatch from Charleston reports Col Thomas Johnston was unanimously nominated at a Republican mass meeting in Orangeburg to oppose Democrat Dokes in the Seventh District. No election was declared in the prior term, so the contest covers both long and short terms.
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Charleston
News and Courier
Orange Durer
Thomas Johnston
Col
Johnston
Dy Stokes
New Great American Kidney Cure Puts Relief Fast
Belief in a six hour relief from kidney and urinary passage pain with a home remedy advertised as relieving bladder and urinary passage discomfort for both men and women. Claims immediate effect and mentions yellowing water and corn in urine. sold by WALKIE & WILLIAMS drugstore at 168 Water Street, Norfolk, Va.
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Reav Herb Medicine Co
Springeld
Walkie & Williams
Drupelace
Water Street
Norfolk, Va
Mist Mave Money Sale Continues at fany Brew
A bustling Norfolk sale draws big crowds amid heavy advertising for money bargains. Local shoppers urged to act quickly and spread the word about the remarkable prices. An anecdote notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped a man recover from a cold after reading an ad in a German paper.
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Fany Brew
Curious Historical Fragments and Oddities Across Nations
A mosaic of remarks and anecdotes outlines mining injuries in Britain, philosophical quips about fame and state, a drowning at Rockaway Beach caused by false teeth, a London horse scene, a venturing note on languages and future global power, a Norwegian Swedish marriage law, atmospheric dew totals, a webbed toe frog, and a missing swimmer tale near Trenton with a coroner’s bewildering explanation.
Anecdotes From Civil War Officers and Victorian Charades
A fragmented reminiscence collection recalls a late Civil War officer with intimate Lincoln associations during a hush hush White House interview. Other anecdotes recount London club card games, a pastor’s prayer ending a meeting, Barnum’s London theater ticket prank, and a bishop’s moral quip to Barnum about meeting in heaven.
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Chicago News
Eaddy
Michigan
Trial enters final stage as Wright case nears verdict
In Suffolk Virginia Aug 28 special to the sun the trial of Major CW Wright facing public funds charges nears its end after both sides rested. The defense and Commonwealth rested today with jurors to decide if Wright misused funds toured by council. The proceedings featured cross examination, objections and motions on papers and bonds, as court expected a verdict tomorrow. The case draws large crowds and local interest remains high as witnesses testified. A separate murky shooting in nearby Tarloro left John Knowht dead and investigators seek answers.
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Buffolk
Commonwealth
CW. Wright
Es Trensheey
Bullolk
Pbc
Todnay
Tun
Hey
Kilby
Major Wright
Whielie
Wright Yee
Ble Cou
Aneeter
Leen
Diolland
Mleriwree
Bhp
Brett
Vorsuned
Briggs
John 2B
Pinner
Wright
Withy
Nolland
Hit
Jidee Wilby
Amer
Dias
Pronamd
Mriggs
Tarloro
Turin
Why Not in Norfolk Also Mattimore Letter on Waste Boxes
A reader letter argues for placing waste boxes on Washington streets and praises their street presence. The writer suggests the plan fits Baltimore and hints people will yearn for what they made, noting paper toxins and disposal issues with limited clarity.
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Mattimore
Soir Cangawest Heroic Church News Tone
Fragmentary church page note praises heroic deeds and martial glory but is largely garbled. It mentions a premier hero who controls himself and conquers his tongue, reflecting a reverent tone toward achievement. The readable text reads as a ceremonial, laudatory aside with missing context.
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Church News
Kingsmill Islanders Birth Customs and Dress Descriptions
The Kingsmill Islanders show early colonial accounts of dress, child care, and affection rituals. Mothers carry infants with a back sling, the child gripping the mother’s waist as they move. Children remain largely unclothed until six, then wear minimal coverings, with stricter rules on who may wear certain garments. Affection includes nipping and hair or eyebrow touching, and noses are rubbed as a sign of closeness, while motherhood includes risky moments if a child falls.
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South Sea
Nieto
Nosas
Kingsmill
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