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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1897
Page
4
A garbled eight page item compiles quotes and notes from various figures. Dr Parkhurst extols Croker as better than one pint, Weyler returns with millions, bank clearings rise six percent, and Angell seeks indemnity from Turkey. Reports cover Peary Eskimos, Bernhardt Paris appearance, annexation debates, and a rash of diverse political and social tidbits.
The Virginian prints full synopses of the President's message detailing currency reform, gold reserve needs, and bond redemption. calls for partial note retirement and bank note issues tied to bonds. He discusses Cuba policy, Spain’s new stance, and warns against immediate recognition of belligerency. Hawaii annexation favored and efforts toward an international monetary accord with gold and silver are noted. Navy needs include armor for ships and more dock capacity, plus civil service reforms praised and extended.
The Virginia Legislature nominated Senator John W. Daniel for renomination, with the Washington Star praising him as a man of high character and notable ability. The unanimous caucus decision signals continued service for Virginia and the Democratic Party in the Senate.
President McKinley sent a telegraphic message saying Tell mother I am coming when he learned his mother was paralyzed and not expected to live. Those who read the tender line admire his affection and the nation sympathizes with the son in his hour of affliction. He dropped everything to visit the old home.
A collage of quirky clippings notes Austrian population relations to Germany, a Persian Shah ornamented tobacco pipe worth $500,000, and remarks on travel via Cape Horn. It cites censored European sensations, Port Chester theft quip, Ohio whitecaps, Miss Claraeros departure from Oblenge, and a Havana Cuban question speech by Tilly Maron.
The Asistant Public Prosecutor in Nizhni Novgorod, Mr. Nikiferog, narrowly escaped assassination when would‑be killers fired at him. Donna Elvira, daughter of Don Carlos, returns to Madrid after a rumored New York millinery job proved false. Captain and Mrs John Colman of Boston celebrate a golden wedding this Sunday with Mr Hall and Mrs Cobb reenacting roles as groomsman and bridesmaid.
The article describes a Russian blouse in red cashmere trimmed with narrow velvet ribbon. It notes design details such as a narrow left front and wide right front with a pointed pompandour yoke, a left side closure, triple-pointed sleeves, and roll-up cuffs. It mentions makers and fabric sources and references The Delineator.
A clothing notice proclaims all wool suits priced at three dollars and forty eight cents with wear resisting double seat and double knees. Pants from children's patterns in sizes 4 to 16, with grading to age 16. Shoppers claim no value like this in War-Tolle standards.
A new shipment of Men's Heavy Winter Tweed Sults arrives, offering four-button single-breasted sacks in sizes 34 to 42 inclusive. The plain sturdy designs are praised by many wearers as durable and comparable to higher priced rivals, strengthening the Two Eighty Nine Specials reputation among walking advertisers.
The display highlights Men s Pure Wool Cassimere Suits advertised as solid value and reliable. The ad touts conservative patterns and bang up value, backed by a merchant guarantee and a reputation for fair dealing.
The ad proclaims seven Ninety Seven presenting handsome cholera pinidi gna mixtures in men’s salts with single and double breasted styles. It argues prices are fair given quality and vast manufacturing resources. It boasts unmatched woolen-market value and durable workmanship.
An odd OCR style note praises a coat described as One Eighty Nine Troys Chinchilin Reefers with wide ulster collars and storm pockets. It claims the item is made properly from standard blue material and calls it “extraordinary Steefor Largaln” for evaluators.
The text appears garbled but indicates children’s suits in sizes up to 16 with taped seams and strong bands, emphasizing affordable pricing and durable service.
Bargain time at Turk & Jo. Eight Ninety Eight specials offer heavy winter suits culled from high cost lines. The sale features rare savings with all sizes graded in stacks and shown cheerfully.
The Ten Dollar line of Bulta stands alone for superior workmanship and excellence. Patterns match the new fashion plates with precise shapes. The Great Store highlights exceptional finish in a bold window display, inviting shoppers to see solid value.
Twenty Five Cents Ineo Fants of Fancy patterns for boys up to age 16 inclusive. Quarters are actually deine double service when they capture so much value in cloth and workmanship alone. To say nothing about choice designs that look as well as woolens that are very much more expansive.
The article touts knee pants for boys made from lantern-grade materials with tape seams and stout bands. It claims lasting quality despite very low price, stressing service over cost and promising durability regardless of cheapness.
A brisk note touts twelve refined woolen bults with finer trimmings from Scorch Plaid Suitings, claiming superior finish and value over higher priced measure-made outfits. The writer asserts its merit stands out against prior seasons and that discerning buyers recognize genuine worth.
A garbled ad fragment touts Ninety Eight Cents children’s garments from small sizes to larger, featuring Reefer Jaevkeis and palit double-breasted jackets. Describes brown hair pattern fabric and durable heavy weight material as a notable option in the line, though branding remains unclear.
A fragment discusses One Nineteen Navy Blue Children’s Sults-tterr era items, noting a warm, comfortable, proudly styled hat suitable for both male and Nish wear. It mentions no substantial advance on the Durgaln Quotation, reflecting a cautious pricing stance.
Fragmented text discusses children and guardians with unclear references to prices sizes drives and a department. It mentions color tone and a value discount, but lacks concrete entities, dates, or locations to form a clear news item. The readable fragments hint at a local sale or event but details are insufficient.
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