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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1896
Page
7
An odd ad describes a German made collar stiffener resembling plaited horse hair. It notes a wide braid, circular neck fit, and color variants including white gray tan or black. Also promotes Florida water and Murray & Lanman products as inexpensive bottles, claiming typical price of 16.
An advertisement notes a buy one get one offer on Mennen's Borated Talcum. The fragment mentions two boxes sold for the price of one, highlighting a discount available in the store.
A local ad touts white envelopes and remnants of elastic garter web in all colors and widths with a closing price. A hundred cakes of Babeskin facial infant soap are offered, plus two cakes in a package. Soap and toothpaste powders, calders saponiaceous dentine, hair brushes and combs, and other toilet requisites are advertised at low prices to pack off to school.
The Rockbridge Alum Springs in Virginia hosted a busy social week with card games dances and political talk. Highlights included the Leap Year Ball hosted by Miss Leta Serpell and guests from Norfolk Richmond and other cities, a chafing dish supper by Baron Von Jurgenfeld, a morning German and successive parties. A coaching party to Wilson Springs and a house warming at Cottage "OL" marked the eventful schedule along with new arrivals like Mr. Campbell Groner and Mrs. Groner and Miss Courtney’s guests.
Remnants and short lengths of Wool Dress Goods and Silks to be cleared in a season end sale. Includes all remaining Silks and Dress Goods from M Umstadter & Co. sale. Fine Wool Dress Bunting offered at 5 cents a yard, with colors white pink light shades navy brown garnet. Prompt purchase urged as prices are set to ensure quick sale.
Advertising notice listing men's shirt items including 15x16 bodied garments with detached cuffs, plain white mullings, pieds and linen bosoms. States closing price due to broken sizes and price of 500 in unspecified currency. Notes unlaundered white shirts pleated linen bosom open back and front.
A brief item notes grayish heavy cotton sweaters formerly 42 cents now marked 29 cents with the label to close.
A brief, instructive note on silver tarnish and restoration. It describes oxidization from lamp exposure and recommends a light rub with witch cloth to restore shine, comparing witch cloth to a watch cloth and mentioning Aladdin as a whimsical aside to explain its effect.
Three cases of linen damask and linen huck towels advertised at a drastic sale. The store promises value for the unwary buyer with one case linen huck and one case linen damask, each sold at double the normal price to those unfamiliar with the policy.
An advertisement touts foreign seamless hose labeled as fast black with Finh Dou BLS heel and toe features. The copy emphasizes unprecedented value and remarkable quality, urging readers to take advantage of the sale.
Pure linen fringed napkins in white with red pink lemon blue and salmon borders. Square minchon size? a dozen pieces.
New lots go on sale and cotton prices rise make future prices uncertain. Pillow cases hemstitched six sixteen a pair. Plain pillow cases four by three a pair. One case of ready made sheets extra heavy bleached cotton full 24 yards square contains cotton worth 66 2d at current prices.
A brittle ad fragment touts Parnsley Crash pure linen in a window display. The note promises low prices and urges customers to buy, mentioning a 18 shard or unit and stressing honest value across linen yards.
One of the most remarkable specials we ever bought or sold. A merely nominal price on these fine applique and open work shams. The great East Window 18 full of these, they are a pair, $1.50, $1.25 and
Knowns praise American Lady Corset two specials. The regular 91.00 corset, par and cycle styles are described as equalled nowhere at the price. The window model is claimed to be superior to any seen at the same price.
Newspaper ad lists napkins and fringed doylies with prices from 60 cents to 72 dollars per dozen. Includes plain dinner napkins and extra value items with varied sizes and extensive sale pricing.
Wool bunting and Umstadter stock offered in varied colors including brown navy white pink and other ligatured shades. Prices listed at two cents a yard claiming affordability to line windows, reflecting a budget fabric sale from the UMSTADTER'S stock catalog.
Local shop promotes white quilts advertised at low prices with bold claims of value. Shoppers are urged to see the assortment, with emphasis on a full width display and special pricing.
J W Thomas Ph G O expert analyst urges city to back artesian or Northwest River water, arguing current supply is limited and unsafe. He warns illness stems from dirty water and calls for capital to obtain unlimited pure water, urging citizens to ensure a reliable source for health and growth. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertise in the piece.
A local ad announces a special sale on men’s suspenders and fancy webs ending today. The notice highlights a limited offer with discounted prices and urges quick purchases.
An advertised item touts a case of men s fast black seamless imported half hose forty gauge with double heel and toe. It is pitched as a marvel of cheap skill and claims to surprise men with its value.
Advertising fragment offers finest 210 linen collars for men in rolling and standing shapes. Claims equal to furnishers and cloutier. Includes links or plain cuffs in 44 ply.
Fragmentary item notes men neckwear and silk goods in stalls. Mentions difficulty buying and selling, unclear pricing, and general market conditions. Identified entities are scarce due to garbled OCR. No clear events, dates, or places.
A fragmentary notice indicates a sale of balance stock including men s items and cheviot colored fabrics. The garbled text references laundering and color details and suggests merchandise available for purchase at a local retailer.
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