Our Wood and Coal Company Ad Promises Low Prices
An advertisement from Our Wood and Coal Company, corner Henry and Chapel streets, promotes wood at $6 per cord and coal at low prices. It claims prompt delivery and asks for patronage, cites a 202 postal address, and mentions a prominent local lumberman’s wife suffering rheumatic pain. Also touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as relief for rheumatic pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool and Coal Company
Henry and
Chapel Streets
Allenton
Wood and Coal Company
J. Nolingon
Iartwick
N. Vy
Ms. Robinson Bays
O Chamberlain
St. Forele
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Unheralded Storm Disrupts Coastal City Traffic
A sudden powerful storm battered the area yesterday causing downed wires and poles, flooded streets, and disrupted trains, ferries, and mail service. Street cars faced debris and high winds while officials reported hazardous conditions across Hampton Roads and nearby districts.
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Weather Bureau
Avolus
Uncle Sam
Hatteras
Observer Gray
Cape Henry
Thesis Moornes
Podestrigny
Lown
Messreeg
Kriina
Capes
Hampton Roads
Eules
Monticello hotel site shows large water flooding after debris collapse
The passage describes flooded areas around the Monticello hotel foundation with a big lake at the Bank and Cove streets corner and a pond near the station-house. It notes pile drivers at the site and water spreading through the city’s wet areas, creating multiple ponds and obstructing streets.
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Monticello
Bank
Cove
Avon
Local Notes Highlight Strange Gatherings and Public Talks
A cluttered chronicle lists community happenings from Norfolk area, including a smoker at the Lee Rites, a talk on overhead and underground wires by Professor Growidl, and a weather-delayed Cumberland Street church event. Also noted are roadwork on the Ribble property bulkhead, plans for a March 4 Cadet Court reception, and medical ad offers from Dr Greene offering free initial consultations by letter.
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Geo. HurEur
Oli
Watelwr
Old Market Siuipe
BP. Roberts
Tull Line
Monte
W. J. Teynoe
Festival Hall
Brambleton
Anna Glering
Register Red
Akmience
Mati
Ious
Baltimore
Chiclestel
Tnt
Drugelets
Chichester Chemical Co
Pilindelphia
Norfolk
LO. Hoggard
Benjamin Rowaon
Princess Anne Chronicle
Mer. J
West
O. Williams
Railroad Interna Conal
Lee Rites
Armory
Hl. H. Mitchell
Cumberland Street
Iward
Incoherent OCR fragment from Cov Oh election note
Fragmentary text appears to refer to political figures and a Norfolk area notice but is heavily garbled with missing letters. The readable bits mention Cov Ohio and Norfolk, entities likely from a local political or civic notice, but details are not clear enough to identify events, names, or dates.
Unclear historic committee meeting message
Fragmentary OCR note references a committee and member names but is too garbled to identify any clear event, date, or place. No verifiable facts or entities can be derived beyond a vague mention of a meeting and preparation.
Mournful Obituary Note From Terse Sotho Ledger
A fragmentary obituary notice from a Sotho language source memorializes Hane Joan Somntis. Details are sparse but indicate a mourning record for a named individual with expected dates and local context.
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Joan Somntis
OF HUMAN INTEREST Concluded on the Norfolk banking scene
The narrative outlines widespread business failures and the long history of the Merchants and Mechanic National Bank in Norfolk. It details the bank’s evolution from the early days, changes in the street name, and lists executives and notable figures associated with its operations, highlighting a period of reform and endurance through war and disease.
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Norfolk
Mortants
Bimechanic National Bank
Virginis
Borruss, Son & Co
Boehted
Mariners
Tie Brat Nuationil
Agi
Marine Bank
Berlain & P
Nba
Poros
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Ile Roe
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Freedom Fight Note From Thunher Describes Dire Situation
A circulated note attributed to Thunher claims several methods used by operatives to terrorize people during the period surrounding the assassination of Mircea Ox. The text outlines alleged threats and coercive tactics in the broader circle.
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Mircea
Strong Plea for COA In Columbus Press Issue
A dense OCR fragment argues for citizens to act next Friday in behalf of a campaign. It cites political figures and government critique, urging support for a plan or appointment. The piece mentions New York references and calls for unity against alleged conditions and reforms.
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Dee
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Ianines
de Deatt
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Lwerluu
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Revolt and Garrison Clash End in Rebels' Defeat
A chaotic uprising described as a revolt against colonial rule culminates in a decisive clash where local rebels are overpowered by garrison forces. The conflict disrupts transport and daily life as troops quell the insurrection and restore order.
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Peibertree
Steadier Peta el Wales
Land of
Man- Oni
Anne
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Fragmented OCR reads like garbled local brief
The incomprehensible text appears as a damaged OCR fragment mentioning counties towns and names in a scattered, nonsensical way. No coherent events or clear entities can be identified to form a factual summary.
Shrewd Handkerchief Buying by Soo Miller Firm
SOO Miller Rhoads & Co touts bulk handkerchief purchases with “special” prices and ready cash. The column extols extensive holiday kerchief buys, claiming differences from former purchases and listing numerous items and brands with promotional hype.
Representative Goods and Prices at 210 Church Street Norhatk
Miller and Rhoads advertise drapery and lace goods with prices ranging from 2.48 to 5.38 as options for window displays. The ad offers quilts pillow shams blankets towels and sets with various patterns and fabrics to meet consumer needs. Joseph Brown lists 210 Church Street Norhatk as the contact.
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Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norhatk
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