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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1897
Page
9
The scrap cites Cleveland pushing cuts to street railway fares while national issues loom. It notes Senator Hanna replacing Dianna in the Senate grip, and discussions about pensions, party influence, and prohibition trends. Mentions Alaska size, post office growth, and Turkey indemnity claims with Armenia, plus looming November deficits.
The Hartford Times reviews the Leather Trust saying it enriched leaders by over 10 million after the Dingley law passed. They claim hiders piled up stock before the act and profit surged when McKinley signed, while shoe wages lag behind. Citizens grow wary that the Dingley tariff is a mere snare masking inequity.
The article critiques Congress for not feeling a need to curb public expenditures or enact retrenchment and economy. It questions whether the public welfare weighs in decisions and laments a lack of decisive action by government to address deficits and appropriations.
The Kentucky, part of a new class including Alabama Wisconsin and others, is under construction at Newport News. Displacement about 11 000 tons, armament includes 13 inch guns and numerous smaller weapons. Total cost estimated around 4 140 000 dollars with silver service to be presented by Kentucky and interest nationwide.
A historic meeting in New York of the Leather Manufacturers Association resolved to advance prices of leather goods by 10 percent in response to high synthetic rubber costs. The move aims to cover increased production costs, though the paper notes many purchasers lack funds and fear reduced prosperity. The article links price hikes to broader economic concerns and mentions political doubt about prosperity and leadership.
The London Times opines on the United States and Spain, noting Spaniards overestimate privateering and Cuban landings. It argues American strength and British confidence in its soldiers will endure, while Spain may fear a drawn out war requiring heavier taxation and compromises with pressuring powers.
The article notes creditors warn of potential war as Spain and the United States edge toward conflict. It suggests Alphonso III’s throne could be saved by defeat and that Queen Regen’s priority is preserving the throne. The London Times views war as increasingly probable between Britain and Spain.
A collection of fragmented notes citing the Rural Free Delivery debate and remedies for sea sickness. The Rustle peestman and a New York paper are referenced along with comments on ventilation and breathing prior to ship descents, reflecting early 20th century press quibbles. The St Louis Republic and St Louis Globe-Democrat are noted as sources.
A fragmentary personals item mentions Rier Mareard the novelist purchasing a residence near Loinvestatt in southern England. It also references other names including the Prince of Naples, P Marion Crawford, and Joe years, with vague notes about payments and a literary work priced per ward. The text is garbled and partially unintelligible.
A fashion note from The Dover specialty issue describes shirt waists with velvet collars in winter tones. It highlights varied sleeve shapes, fitted fronts, knife-plaited frills, and belts, noting silk cashmere velvet and French flannel options in delente shades.
A new stock of men’s heavy winter suits with four button single breast design and round-cut pockets arrives. Available in sizes 11 through 42, the suits are described as sturdy, well made and reasonably priced compared with other stores, with many customers already praising their fit and style.
Six Forty Eight presents pure wool cassimere suits advertised as attractive, affordable, and reliable. The copy boasts thorough shrinking and conservative patterns, targeting men of quiet tastes with a preference for traditional, dignified style.
A fragmented 1920s style ad references seven Ninety Seven Thirdsvome patterns of mens suits. It mentions double breast styles Fingh and cheap prices, noting workmanship and factory costs. The text is garbled and hard to parse for precise facts or dates.
A quirky note claims a rareble item named Oneigh ty Nine reefer property is valuable. Economists may study the bargain as a curious example of market chatter about unusual goods and misrepresented gear.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a plan involving clothing tables and a rehearsal or event titled One Ninety Eight. Key entities include Vranas and Priboris, with references to sleep, total venture, and a “Wing” offering. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled classified style notice markets men’s winter suits and miscellaneous goods. It mentions Budding schedules, savages, and pools, with references to sizes, stacks, and new spring hand items. The piece echoes a cluttered ad layout from a bygone era.
A fragment from a 19th century fashion feature touts affordable tailoring and superior finish. It praises the Great Stove and West Window displays while noting the potters and bhopes as counterparts to metal goods, suggesting strong value and style for readers.
The notice describes affordable knee pants patterns for boys up to age 16, noting that quarters are doing double service in cloth and workmanship. It mentions no information about cholent designs, woolens, or higher costs.
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Parents and guardians seek value as Three Ninety promotes children’s suits with significant savings. The ad touts purchasing power in the Children’s Department and urges quick in store shopping for large discounts.
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