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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1897
Page
4
A dated miscellany notes sailors drownings last year and a Texan admitting sixteen marriages in eight years. It records sermons and social remarks from New York and Boston, comments on Ferdinand of Bulgaria supporting arbitration, and critiques of New York’s moral standing by a New York clergyman.
The Cleveland Grand Army post complains a Baltimore history used in Southern schools is partisan praise of Jefferson Davis. The Charleston News and Courier approves limiting adoption in the South while endorsing Northern schools’ access to the book, urging Southern authorities to consider the post’s stance.
Acting President Monsarrat of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad says talks are under way with Wisconsin Central Flint and Pere Marquette and Norfolk and Western to create a direct line from the Great Lakes to Norfolk with Chicago terminal facilities for Western traffic. If finalized the deal would give Norfolk a deep water terminal and new outlet for Northwest mines and grain. The New York Journal notes possible export tonnage shifts from New York to Norfolk, while the combined capital stock is about 120 million dollars.
The Walthmore American reports a growing flow of people moving south to settle permanently, with a Chicago bureau to promote the Southern region. It notes European migrants favoring the West but finds many western migrants now seeking southern advantages and cheaper land, longer seasons, and closer markets. A warm welcome and room for all who come with the right purpose are promised.
Fragmentary notes describe odd customs and anecdotes from distant places. A Boston detinquent baxes reference appears amid a jumble of clerical misfires and antique misprints.
Justin Huntley McCarthy wrote a play. A British cruiser Brooklyn is noted among 407 enlisted. Dec 21 Thomas Burns, a diver, leaped from the Forth Pride into the sea. A German Krupp firm donated to workers pension funds and to widows and orphans of officials.
A dramatic Black Friday style catalog touts reduced prices on men and boys wear from standard stock. The copy brags about honest methods, unions, and fifty years of experience, promising deep discounts on suits overcoats and other winter attire with emphasis on quality and value.
The ad promotes a January clearance lasting until January 30 featuring Linens Cottons Muslin Underwear and related garments at deep discounts. It highlights dresses flannels skirts corset covers flannels and wool-fancy fabrics with prices and special Monday offers.
Store advertises drastic price cuts across gloves hats and coats including ladies and children items. Many items marked down to clear inventory with final sale dates and reduced prices. assortments of underwear shirts and outerwear heavily discounted to liquidate stock.
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