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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1896

Page

12

Experimental Farms and Seaboard Plans for 100 Farms

The Seaboard Air Line aims to establish 100 experimental farms along its lines to diversify Southern crops and show farming potential. Initiatives include new crops like hops and celery, markets study, and an Industrial department led by John T. Patrick to boost immigration and manufacturing, with focus on educating farmers and showcasing Southern resources.

Seaboard Air Line Seaboard New England Norfolk Atlanta South John T. Patrick Pine Bluff North Carolina Southern Pines Charrin Southern and Florida Railroad

A Sunday in Richmond Brims with Views on Religion and Politics

A Richmond Sunday scene blends churchgoing with social chatter and a sharp turn into politics. The piece notes Sunday promenades, statues near St Pauls, and the Mother of Liberty, while lampooning newspapers, referencing Vanderbilt and Gould, and detailing Democratic and Republican tensions over election reform and gold standards amid Civil War era sensibilities.

Richmond New York St. Paul's Church St Clarr Iilhonoire Sealine Panna Monroe Park Io Fathers of the Republic Vanderbilts Goulds Anil Rigantic Republican’ Party Virginia Hirna

Fragmentary 19th Century Dispatches on Cuba and Trade

Fragmented text contains debates on Cuban resolutions and U S policy, with quotes attributed to Senator Meredith and mentions of a postal dispatch. It also references New England business activity, wood and coal inventories, and pricing like 34.00 per cord for sawed wood, amid a mix of political and economic notes. The garbled OCR preserves names and places but lacks coherent narrative.

Spaniards Consider Damages for Filibuster Expeditions

The State Department debates claims by Spain for damages caused by filibustering expeditions with resistance to the demand. Officials warn the process could entangle scattered missions and Cuba’s warfare, and argue that precedent does not justify broad compensation.

Lwow Cuba State Department of Merals

Mass massachusetts turret armor tested against heavy guns

A Scientific American report describes an experimental turret model matching the Massachusetts turrets. Trials show a 12 inch and a 10 inch shell penetrating and deforming the plate, with the turret frame shifting and armor cracking, indicating potential vulnerability under battle fire.

Norfolk Texas Uncle Sam Scientific American Massachusetts Ial Sen Giamater Fred Pleretme

Injuries Detailed in Erin Pa Band Equipment Crash

A complaint for personal injuries describes a brakeman paralyzed in the left leg and hip with multiple fractures and permanent injuries to organs and senses after a recent accident. The piece notes many bones and joints damaged, including wrists shoulders feet and spine, and mentions instruments of Gilmore's Band were badly damaged. Victor Herbert's violoncello was seriously injured.

Hlewen Evening Post Gilmore Erin Vietor Herbert

Irregular Toy Trade Listing With Obscure Brands

A densely garbled OCR fragment lists assorted toy items and brands, mentioning Iron Stover, Tron Stoves, Steeple Blakes, Minnos, Vornk, Suratop, Weeden, Maglio Tanterns, and various drum sets and gears. The text reads like a catalog or ad page with scattered product names and partial prices, lacking coherent narrative or dates.

Jon Boyes Minos Tee Loris Elis Jamie

Plated and Filigree Novelties Across a Curious Listing

A garbled OCR style catalog fragment mentions plated and filigree novelties with scattered phrases like silver plated items, minted pieces, and various odd terms. The readable bits imply a shopping or display list with decorative objects and partial brandlike terms.

Perfumeries and Bottled Delights Cited

Fragmented text lists various perfumeries and bottled goods with scattered names. Mentions Pansy Wette, Devineys, Portier, and other items in odd wording. Contains no clear event, date, or outcome.

Portier Allan

Fragmented OCR ledger with scattered names and prices

A garbled OCR page lists various items, prices, and names with many errors. Among distorted phrases are personal names, a few prices like 5.00 and 40, and scattered references to dates or places, all jumbled and hard to interpret.

Portieres and Doors Scene Reported in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows Portieres and related furniture terms with unclear attributions. Readable items mention Portieres, doors, element names, and a brief dated reference. Context remains uncertain due to garbled source material.

Holiday Lace Curtains Price Listing Anomaly

Fragmentary OCR note lists holiday lace curtains with odd values. Mentions a price near 1.00 and 41.00 and a possible Philadelphia or Phentes reference. No clear event or person outcome.

Holi Day Sale Encourages Patrons to Take Small Packages

During the holiday sale the shop asks customers to carry small parcels home to save time and avoid delays, urging them to take as many small packages as possible for a smoother checkout.

Holiday bed sheet and pillow case sale notes

Fragmentary catalog item list shows bleached pillow cases and sheets with brands or names partially read. Mentions quantities like 6 and 41, possible consumer sale or special offer. Reading is incomplete and inconsistent across lines.

Hee Miller, Rhonda & Oot

Men s Furnishings And Hats In Wide Assortment

Advertises men s imported half hose wool half hose linen shirts handkerchiefs silk and linen accents. Features include Moon s English Cashmere half hose extra heavy dark shades four in hands night gowns working shirts linen grass bleached store offers discounts up to ten percent and mentions sample four tents remaining. Also notes boys apparel and window display for ties.

Moon Amd I . Boys

Leather Goods Hooks for Ladder Purses and Cages

An itemized notice describes leather goods such as hooks for ladders, purses, pockets and card cages. It notes a large assortment in the Leather Goods departments and mentions gold inlays and purse and pocket book products.

Special Holiday Coats At Hoypoers Coat Room

Specially made prices for holiday coats at the coat room. This week's openings eclipse the coal selling in Norfolk with the largest stock to choose from. All garments warranted for fit finish and workmanship.

Att Norfolk

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