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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

Page

4

Terms of the Virginian advertise in Norfolk and beyond

The Daily Virginian offers weekly and yearly subscriptions with payment details for carriers in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Berkley, Suffolk, West Norfolk, Newport News, and nearby areas. Rates include 10 cents per issue and 1 year or 6 months options with various remittance methods and advertising rates.

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Arbitration and commerce flit through a late 19th century column

A sprawling column surveys topics from arbitration treaties and U S politics to foreign policy. It notes France seeking an arbitration pact, Weyler’s Pinar del Rio claim, and Mark Hanna’s Senate prospects, while touching bread exports, bicycle voters, and the era’s economic boast of American wealth and trade.

Weyler Pinar del Rio

Consul General Fitzhugh Lee and McKinley Debate Reappointment

The Savannah News reports circulating talk in Washington that friends of General Lee seek his reappointment as consul at Havana upon McKinley’s rise to the presidency. It notes Lee would not accept the post on grounds of need or pity, stressing he serves on merit and would return to Virginia if not offered on merit.

Savannah News Washington Fitzhugh Lee McKinley Havanak Lee Su BuaRest General Lee Tutvania Fite Lee Virginia

Sermon Sparks Outcry Over Death By Own Action Claims

Meg St. Croix Wright of New York faces censure for a Sunday sermon by Dr. Wright defending death by own action and insanity as a price of civilization. Critics warn the talk could incite harm, noting public indignation in New York and possible manslaughter charges if followed.

Meg Merle St. Croix Wright New York Sulelie Enid Wright

Southern agriculture richer and more prosperous now

The Chatinoiga Tradea nuin asserts Southern farming is wealthier than ever, citing Governor Johnson of Alabama who claims a tenth of past food import reliance, lower costs for 1895 and 1816 crops, and growing home production. He notes expansion of fruit and vegetable trade, large corn and wheat outputs, and reduced outside purchases, with farmers enduring the hard times better than other industries.

Johnson Alabama South Missouri

English Parliament Member Warns on American Trusts

Mr Samuel Smith reports from a visit that American trusts like Standard Oil and Sugar Trust use monopolistic tactics to crush rivals, raise prices, and curb foreign competition aided by high protective tariffs. He warns trusts threaten prosperity, urging action to curb capital power before socialism wrecks the republic.

Samuel Smith Wander Activisen Ayead Violinis Gsieantie Probi England United States Smith

Intriguing Regency Gossip and Royal Scandals Surface

The document recounts swift rumors about Count Tolstlo and entertainment fees, Lord Charles Heresford’s naval promotion, Aly Joseph Lister’s peerage, a physician’s advancement, a New Warwick representative in the Parliament, and Canterbury’s new archbishop linked to Lady Godwisht. It also notes burglar fears in Maine, a wife’s electric shutter system, and nightly guard rotations in town.

Count Tolstlo Weste Charles Heresford Sai de Aly Joseph Lister Veemonimon Aaerkt New Wartford Canterbury

Big Store Unloading Sale Promises Honest Values

In a period of tight money, the Burk AA promises fair dealing and deep cuts on apparel. The Big Unloading Sale touts men’s suits, children’s wear, storm Ulsters, and headwear at low, “extraordinary” prices with emphasis on standard stock and workmanship.

Bargain Store Catalog Ad Shows Deep Discounts

A garbled ad fragment touts low prices on boys knee pants and winter jackets. It promotes various sizes from 4 to 8 or 9, mentions cheap fabrics, sale quantities, and no refunds after stock runs out. Names and locations are unreadable due to OCR corruption.

Bargain Bonanza: Cent Sales and Cheap Embroideries

A local store touts cent to low price savings with imported feather stitch braids up to 8c, cambric edges and insertions at low, escalating prices, and stores bargains on pearl buttons kid gloves ladies sweaters and various soaps and goods. The ad emphasizes sensational low prices and quantity deals to attract customers.

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Great Cloth Out Sale Slashes Prices In Half At Store

Large cut price sale offers fine wool pants and worsted suits at half price to clear inventory. Items include imported clay diagonal suits and overcoats with substantial savings. Store emphasizes room for spring goods and promotes Clarke sale to the public.

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