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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
4
The Norfolk Virginian announces daily and weekly edition terms for Norfolk and nearby cities, with subscription prices, advertising rates, and office contacts. It lists payment methods, rate structures for display and reading notices, and a New York office contact for submissions and inquiries.
A survey of political tensions from Dingley signaling silver as next year’s Congress issue to Republican opposition in Ohio’s Legislature. Reports on White House pressure surpassing last spring, England opposing Russian supremacy, naval expenditures contrasts, and mayoral policies in New York. Also mentions Hanna in Ohio, Croker vs Hill in New York, and anti flirtation bills in Virginia.
The article discusses the competition between Southern and Northern Eastern cotton mills, noting Philadelphia Record claims of Southern gains in high grade fabrics. It argues that favorable location, cheap fuel, water power, and taxes favor Southern mills, while New England maintains supremacy in top quality goods. The piece questions whether Eastern mills will heed the warning.
A heated debate questions sewerage in Baltimore and its alleged threat to Chesapeake Bay oysters. Oystermen warn typhoid and germ risks from sewer discharge, while opponents urge evidence before pursuing the plan. Big business and public stake ride on the outcome.
In view of the pension burden, the New York World argues for economizing government expenditures. It cites an annual $17 million pension cost, about $82 per capita, and questions why awards persist. The World and Sun note a long-term decline in postwar pension totals, urging a reduction to about $17.4 million to avoid treasury deficiencies.
The coming year's pension outlay of 141 million dollars is noted as far larger than most European standing armies. The article cites Britain and Germany, arguing the pension burden is a great wrong that should be addressed, highlighting public outcry against pension demands.
The column records the cost of a Cabinet Minister’s dress uniform at 120 mimeas and notes the San Francisco church organ in excess of 100000 pounds with over 6000 pipes. It mentions a 13th century accurate clock made by a Saracen mechanic and reports France’s wine crop at 714 million gallons, down 271 million from last year.
The article quotes Dr Nansen calling Niagara Falls the most remarkable sight seen in the country. It also mentions William Conn, the new minister of the Original Secession Church, described as too tall to be called the little minister, and notes the Vicar of Stratford-on-Avon announcing January restoration baş of Shakespeare's church costing £6,200 with £500 already promised.
The newest small boy suits fuse comfort and jaunty fashion, praised for sensible design. Delineator illustration shows a ceviot fabric ensemble trimmed with braid and machine stitching. The anthody vest is eased at the back with a standing collar, while the jacket features a curved cut.
The description outlines a sewing pattern with side seam shaping, a front opening revealing the vest, a deep sailor collar at the back, and pocket openings covered by the collar. It notes suitable materials like tweed and serge and mentions Orion, a publication company special run.
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