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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

4

Advertising Terms and Virginia Police Notice Snippet

Fragmentary OCR shows advertising rate details for The Virginian and a disclaimer about responsibility for communications. Mentions subscriptions and office in New York with Times Building address. Contains garbled phrases about insertion costs and legal notices.

Tinian MATER TisoThik Nsulloes PLUM York Ralph McKee Troom Times Building New York City

National University project amid global chatter

A jumbled digest notes Wellington of Maryland backing a National University project while Governor Atkinson of Georgia vetoes anti football measures. It mentions Weyler, Brown University Colonel Andrews, Casimir Zeziin’s bulletproof cloth, Mrs. Lesse's congressional bid, and assorted commentary from papers like the Knoxville Times and Washington Post.

Wellington Maryland Atkinson Georgia New England

General Wallace predicts war with Japan in coming years

The article quotes General Lew Wallace telling Indiana Militia officers that the next war will be with Japan, asserting Americans will thrash them. It questions the imagined glory and notes the Charleston paper doubts any triumph will be glorious, suggesting other foes might be safer.

Lew Wallace Indiana Japan Qale Wallace Charleston Spain Germany

Colonel Bryan seeks a battleship to China voyage

Col Charles Page Bryan, named Envoy Extraordinary to China, asks Secretary Roosevelt for a battleship escort to his post. The request is denied as Roosevelt reallocates ships. Bryan cites Napoleon Columbus and Caesar to support royal treatment. He warns of party discredit if demands continue.

Charles Page Bryan Tias China Denby Roosevelt Napoleon Keynt Stryan Tesides Mos Columbus America Tullus Caesar Col Roosewell

Christmas Day Message From Faithful Voices Across Town

A period piece meditation celebrates Christmas as a universal moment of joy and charity. It calls Christians and nonbelievers alike to reflect on kindness, giving, and peace, urging readers to follow Christ’s example and help those in need.

Jesus of Nazareth Lerma

Virginia appoints colonels amid postwar surge

The Virginia governor plans appointments for nine colonels but has only 117 applications. Many Virginians appear indifferent to the honorary title, with reports noting 17 Virginians remain eligible and yet unappointed. The piece discusses rising colonial ranks since the war and its social implications.

Newe York Ecolonel In- Conia Virginia Emla de

Virginia Legislature expands gubernatorial colonels to fifteen

The Virginia Legislature consents to increase gubernatorial colonels to fifteen in an effort to remedy defects in the existing system. The piece argues that any Virginian desiring the rank of colonel should not be barred, noting the proposal remains insufficient and the World newspaper ridicules the situation.

Virginia

Notes and Opinions on Public Figures and Society

A collection of editorial snippets remarks on Margaret Mather's father seeking asylum in Detroit without daughter aid. Wry lines joke about Jay Gould, Count Castellane and a wealthy Vanderbilts life insurance and private transit. The notes reference government family support and Uncle Sam as a generous provider in a Boston Globe tone.

Margaret Mather Yvarhouse Detroit New Orleans Jay Gould Count Castellane Chicago George W. van Merbilt Richmond Times United States Sam Boston Globe

Don Livio Borghese to wed Mile Porges in high social match

The second son of the Roman prince Borghese is set to marry Mile Porges daughter of a wealthy Jewish banker in larly. Colorado gold production rose dramatically from 3 million to 22 million in 1897 boosting its lead over California in metals. Kansas reports strong agricultural gains while Madame Rety once Amelia Faivere and the Siebel in Gounod's Faust passes away in Paris.

Don Livio Borghese Borghese Mile, Porges Larly Colorado California Kansas Madame Rety Amelia Faivere Paris Mainy Figaro Charles Doreann

Evening Wear Trends For Silks And Blouses

A description of evening wear emphasizing the impact of tints in silk fabrics for blondes and brunettes, with simple waistlines dominating and elaborate blouse effects. Accessories like flowers ribbons and jewelry bands are noted for decoration, while careful lining adds a trim finish.

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Evening waist design from Delineator pattern No 9400

The Delineator shows a N26 evening waist pattern No 9400 with a left shoulder and underarm closure, an angel pouch at the rib, dainty pit sleeves, and a low neck finish. Gay colored silk stairs and a tasteful finish are advised for evening and reception wear, prepared by a tutor publishers group.

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