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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1895
Page
15
Vintage catalog note lists dress shirts including Maln and fancy hosums in sizes 1 to 17 with prices around 12. White unfowndered and tre Nien Vosoms shirts described, plus White Tniwunderal Shirts from New York Mills Mars Wegnerke line. Men’s fancy Pereale shirts, neat Wes ons, and Pine White shirts with multiple platts all offered at reduced prices.
A sale list of Moon Shape Mirrors with white metal trimmings at varied prices 10c to 2b e, white metal frames and other goods including brass bedsteads borders, Orange Cups, Jewel Boxes, Inkstands, Photo Frames, Pin Trays, Paper Cutters, Child Work Box, inkstands, gents' Cigar Boxes, Atomizers, Hand Mirrors, Trilby Hearts, Whisk Broom Holders and thousands of additional items offered in a general sale catalog.
A Mar 19 item from Ames notes winners of a holiday conundrum, praising correct answers and awarding a prize. It lauds Mr. O Trower of this village and Mr A J Tilton for sending correct responses and Cranberry Sauce gifts. The writeup commends all participants and confirms the contest proves community readers engage with ads and promotions.
Juvenile clothes feature a wide range of boys and girls suits and overcoats in navy blues indigo and mixed fabrics. Prices include 2.50 to 4.00 for small suits and 11.00 to 15.00 for overcoats with durable materials and fall styles highlighted.
Bargain sale note lists Mens Harvey Silk Suspenders with embroidery and Mens Fine Suspenders. Prices shown as cents per item and per dozen, indicating a clearance style discount.
An old style hosiery sale advertises men s heavy gloves and work gloves at reduced prices. Items include Alena Carters wrist gloves Cushimere gloves and Cripmen s gloves with prices around 1.05 and 1.00, plus women s or general hosiery mentions and a broad discount context.
The notice lists discounted undergarments including shirts and drawers in various weights and sizes. It advertises prices like 125 and 50 cents, claiming heavy merino and natural wool options with matching drawers.
Numerous neckwear items and handkerchiefs offered in varied patterns. Men's silk ties and scented accessories described, with prices and colors noted. Stock includes white and colored selections, with prices around two dollars.
An American art student describes his Paris Louvre copying experience from permit to copy, room and picture designations, and the gatekeepers. He notes delays, fees, and the competitive system that favors those with favored positions and smart persistence. He warns about extortion and jealous rivals among copyists and guardians.
The Beaufort Herald editor Mr Charles Lo Abernathy married Minnie Rev. Abernathy on a Thursday evening. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a bridal tour through the Smooth, with plans for a southern trip and return. Local citizens welcomed the couple and wished them happiness in the new knee business with felonious intent not believed to exist.
A public sale of the Sleepy Hole area farm known as Dumpling Island, Sleepy Hole Magisterial District, Nansemond County, Va. The tract, about one hundred acres, lies along the Nansemond River and West of Suffolk, with buildings and improvements. property conveyed under a trust deed to satisfy debts. Cash terms, Trustee commissions, and sale at dawn in front of the courthouse in Suffolk. Auctioneer W. Walter Troosteh conducting, by order of the trustee Thomas Boognepin.
Edenton and nearby towns report social notes including visits by relatives, engagements, and marriages. Mentions Mire Bilenten and Miss Tatum Rowley, Mr Wille Leary returning from medical college, and Dr Weeks spectra. Also a Chapman & Inkerman ad touts cheap sterling silver novelties for 25e.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a real estate listing or sale notice involving Pine and possibly a firm named MOWATTON & CO. The readable items include phrases about property and a firm name, but the text is garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or precise actions.
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