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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

4

Terms of the Virginian newspaper and delivery areas

The Norfolk Virginian outlines subscription delivery to Norfolk and surrounding areas, with 10 cents weekly rates and payment by carrier or mail. Advertising rates are given per line and per insertion, noting limitations on space use and notices. The York office contact and a disclaimer about rejected communications are included.

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Eight Pages of Speculation and Trade News

The column comprises varied notes on Senate tenure records, political forecasts by Senator Ek, market prices in Havana and Virginia, and remarks on libel law, Christmas subscriptions for Ambassador Mayard, and McKinley Bryan electoral math. It cites cotton and corn export data, gun permits in Alabama, and labor shifts in the South with regional commentary from Southern papers. The piece also mentions party dynamics, public ownership circles, and remarks on postwar political rhetoric.

Southern exports rise as diverse goods boost trade

The article notes a historic surge in Southern exports driven by corn lumber shipparts and other commodities. It predicts continued growth with increased imports and benefits across port industries as the export trade from Southern ports expands over the next five to ten years.

Exsport

Pacific coast shipping faces competition from Japan says commissioner

The Commissioner of Navigation reports American vessels in Pacific trade have not risen with national growth. Tollages rose from 1880 levels to 657,206 tons, while foreign trade advanced. Japan is cited as a new competitor, with steamship capacity increasing to 106,883 tons. The official urges extending 1892 act to admit New York and Paris to registry and oppose a 10 percent discrimination duty on goods brought by American bottoms.

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South Before the War Tale from Chicago Times Herald

A Chicago Times-Herald correspondent reprints a South before the war tale claiming he ran a secret grocery and fled due to subscribing to Herald of Freedom. The piece questions the reliability and omits key details like exact location or publication data, noting skepticism toward the report.

The Chicago Times-Herald Enet South Herald of Freedom Stile Oles Kinsts Pool

Boston Traveler predicts Cuban question to dominate President's address

The Boston Traveler expects the President's message to Congress to focus on Cuba. It notes that if Cleveland acts with support from friends, the document could be vigorous though not necessarily war. Interference by the United States is viewed as more likely to bring peace than war with Spain.

Boston Congréss Cleveland United States Spain Cnan Cuba

TITE CONGRESSIONAL SEED FRAUD

Philadelphia Times discusses free seed distribution by the Agriculture Department. It notes a $370,000 annual cost and hopes for repeal, arguing many congressmen view seed aid as political leverage for support.

Philadelphia Times Apcultural Morton

Broth er member seat privilege debated in minority notes

A fragment notes that farmers remain in the minority and that the result would be the same. It asserts that a brother member’s privilege to hold his seat must not be interfered with.

Notes and Opinions on Religion History and Etiquette

A collage of stray items: remarks on Mormon manuscript origins in Missouri, Islamic hell concepts, Duke of Devonshire land sales in Cork, census figures for 1500s America, escapades of a stolen locomotive, a judge quip about Magiish, and Queen Victoria etiquette for preaching before the monarch.

Ephraim Jefferson George Schwelch Richmond Ray County Duke of Devonshire Cork Sir John Arnott United States Ktts St. Paul Philadelphia

Duchess parties and revival meetings headlined in gossip notes

Gossip notes report The Duchess of Puccleuch hosting exclusive London gatherings while D Ll Moody plans revival meetings in Boston on January 1. Rumors place British arbitrators Asquith and Batten-Powell on the Venezuela boundary, with Rhodes as first witness for Transvaal raid inquiry. Additionally Telnee Yiurbide contests Metropolitan Club membership. Lady Warcourt, an American Wyirth, is linked to Sir William Warcourt. Income figures mark Abba Sullivan and Lost Chord earnings, while Signor Possomporer seeks new song value.

Duchess of Puccleuch Lonton Ll. Moody Evangelist Boston Mr. Asquith OM. P George Bgatten-Powell M. T Venezuela Cecil Rhodes Transvaal Telnee Yiurbide Metropolitan Club Washington, D. C Hin Lady Warcourt Jot Lothrop Moltey Ives Wiliam Marcourt Si Abba Sullivan Signor Possomporer

Lullaby Recited in Fragmented Poem Excerpt

A disjointed verse from Songs and Other Verse by Eugene Bel, parsing a lullaby theme. The speaker urges a child to rest as the moon and sun figures appear, while a grave site note hints at an absent father and angel watchers. The style evokes a tender, nocturnal mood with faded OCR clarity.

Eugene Lel

Burk & Co offers direct-from-maker clothes with white label guarantee

Crowds flock to Burk & Co sales touting money-saving prices and guaranteed quality. Garments come with a White Label certificate from the United Garments of Workers of America, claiming no sweatshop or prison labor, and promising superior construction and fit. Boys' knee pants offered in all sizes at low prices.

Burk & Co United Garments of Workers of America

Men's Suits in Broad Selection at The Annex Shop

Large stock of men's suits in Cheviots, Cassimeres, and plaids. Union labeled, tailor made or ready to wear, with square cut sacks and double breasted styles. Heavy winter weights, neat patterns, and a variety of colors offered at bargain prices with free alterations.

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Men's Overcoats Bargains in New Lot at Low Prices

Heavy volume sales pitch describes men's overcoats in multiple lengths and colors. Emphasizes mid to long lengths with derby collars, satin linings, and storm coats. Praises quality, fashion, and unbeatable value with prices around 9 1/2 to 11 dollars and strong claims of durability and style.

Atade Perior Dinikh Borm- Putin

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