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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1897
Page
3
Large Yonkers store advertises heavy stock of ladies desks, mahogany parlor sets, rockers, tables, rugs and carpets offered at holiday prices far below regular values. Desks, mahogany desi, rockers, sideboards and more are deeply discounted to clear out overstock.
A Norfolk and Jersey City outlet promotes ample stock of corduroy lounges priced from 12 to 37 dollars, lace curtains, tapestries, parlor cushions, china novelties, and cut glass. The ad touts heavy discounts, new lines, and cheap special items with strong emphasis on upholstery and home decor.
The article examines available naval dry docks led by Brooklyn’s largest wooden dock, compares international facilities, and notes Portsmouth and Chatham yards. It discusses costs, private versus government docks, and the future of docking amid growing naval needs and canal projects.
Rozel on the Jetmore branch of the Santa Fe rail line vanished overnight as the town sank into a bottomless hole. The crater measures about an acre and a half with near vertical walls and dark water that swallows objects instantly. Residents and nearby farmers stand surprised as the mystery echoes a Meade county incident a decade ago.
The Pine Cattle Company completed a long barbed wire fence along the Mexican border. Seventy five miles long, it runs straight for the entire distance using mesquite and cottonwood poles. The project aimed to keep cattle from crossing the border and is expected to save enough cattle value to pay for itself within a year.
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