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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1896

Page

8

The Mutinous World Tour of the Motive Adel

A dramatic tale details the ship Motive Adel and its mutinous crew. The vessel sailed from Portland Maine to Havana, then carried slaves and faced fever, mutiny, and pursuit. Survivors told of treasure rumors, mutinies, and eventual loss with few escaping.

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Wholston Comed and Early Town Meanings Explored

Fragmentary notes discuss the origins of the word town and its meanings. Early settlers established plantations and called them towns. Attempts to trace New England town origins to England Germany or India failed.

Toston New England Boston Brant

Thanksgiving social trends and fashion notes in The Feminine Observer

The article surveys domestic life and style as Thanksgiving nears, noting party plans and fashion trends. It mentions violets scents, velvet blouses, and elegant lamp shades, alongside social observations about etiquette and home decor. It references John Wanamaker’s New York opening and local park scenes with restored old patterns in wallpaper.

New York John Wanamaker Agwan Ah Abusgia Trily Shou

Local notes and business changes in Elizabeth City

A city update lists several business moves and staffing changes including Lilly Noe’s transfer of a bookkeeper, J J Pinner taking over a Water Street store, and the wharf repairs supervised by Capt Huyman. The Lamber Company is reported closed permanently and winter weather predictions noted with a first snow.

Bisabah City G. C Dee W. Lyrch Lilly McMullen Mar J. J. Pinner J.B. Pordie Capt. Huyman CG. Allen Alore Luther Lassiter J. Ro Pinner Nizabeth City Fas

Edenton Weather and Local Happenings Report

Snow began in Edenton with heavy fall. William Dadham returns home after several days away on business. Wood haulers busy due to cold. Mrs. Hoty of Hertford visited Edenton yesterday. Sportsmen seen passing through town. Oct Grum's Queen Street residence nears completion.

Edenton N. C Wm. Dadham Hoty Hertford Oct Ggrum Queen Street

Dr Speight Returns Home During Snowfall

In Hertford Trentford SN J December 2 Specta reports Dr Speight of Roper has left town after a brief visit while a hinge snow falls. C W Morgan's Christmas stock is ready and the High School announces two weeks of Christmas holidays. The Red Men print tickets for a Christmas week entertainment described as a wild West show in the Armory.

Trentford SN. J Dee Dr. Speight Roper C. OW. Morgan Red Men Armory

Roving on Locomotive Troy Budget

An analysis explains how at sixty miles per hour train resistance and engine power rise, limiting speed by weight and wheel size. It details piston motion and forces on a passenger engine, noting wheel diameter, piston stroke, and pressure acting on the piston at high speed.

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Fashion Notes on Novelties and Belts in Current Season

The article surveys attractive novelties in dress and accessories showing punishing variety. It highlights poplin waists with piqué lace insertions, crystal embroideries on white satin, and decorative poke bonnets for children. It notes color trends blues tans browns and mentions fur edging and the belt fashion shifting between wide empire belts and narrow belts.

Philadelphia Alances

Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Claims Health

The advertisement asserts that the purity and vitality of blood determine overall health. It promotes Hond's Sinan pas Filla as the best blood purifier and promotes Hood's Pails as a quick remedy for liver and bowel issues and associated aches.

Hond Hood

Our Wood and Coal Co. Advertisement

Norfolk Virginia November 27 1800 Our Wood and Coal Co announces dry sound wood sawed split and delivered at 1.00 per cord. Encourage trial and repeat orders. Incorporated as Coal and Woot Co

Coal and Woot Co Norfolk, Va Henry Sire OUR Wood and Coal Co

Transatlantic Shipping News and Local Steamer Updates

Readable fragments report cleared ships to Rotterdam and New York bound cargoes of cotton corn and lumber. Vessels like Benedict Tyr Maxby Crown Mannie Stewart J M Harlow and J M Harlow appear with cargoes while ships unload at Baltimore Newport News and Graves Railway updates note repairs and towing. Also mentions a steamer Hampton and the Accomiad operating on the Ol Tho minson Line with hominy and price notes on milk products.

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Vast wholesale sale of sample undergarments and fabrics

The ad promotes a wholesale stock of men women and children underwear plus fabrics. It touts high quality wool and cotton items at deep Spot Cash discounts with prices ranging from one to several dollars for underwear shirts silks laces suiting flannelettes prints and blankets. Numerous named items and markdowns urge quick purchase.

Special Feature Remnants Marked for Holiday Goody Space

Remnants labeled as Romnatte marked to be moved to clear space for a Holiday Goody display. The note indicates prioritizing room, with a privy marking to facilitate relocation.

Bond Executed by Special SOI eT Clerk of the Court

The document notes that the bond required by the decrees has been executed by Special SOI eT. KLAM, Clerk of the Court, certifies the action as completed.

Klam

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