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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1897
Page
4
Invoices and notices detail payment to the order of 20 advertising rates with inserts priced per 2 cents for each insertion, 12 and 15 cents for alternate days, and special rates in New York with a representative in the Thief Building. Virginian offices disclaim responsibility for returned rejected coins and manuscript errors.
A jumble of early 20th century political notes covers Weyler and Cuban affairs, Ohio Senatorial rumors, Mount McKinley, unemployment forecasts in New York, McKinley’s patronage timing, and comments on finance and tariffs. It notes Virginia alumni in Chicago, Ohio governor picks, and a wary view of McKinley’s pending tariff measures while citing London opinions on a new monetary conference, with scattered city developments and a Journal of Commerce exhibit reference.
The rarefied affair by the Bradley Martins draws critique from Rev. Dr. Rainsford who denounces the event as wasteful amid poverty. Newspapers clash over whether wealth entertainment benefits or harms society, citing costs of Waldorf ball facilities and Vanderbilt costumes as examples.
The Manufacturers' Record notes exports from Southern ports for eleven months ending November totaled 203.63 million dollars, down from 220.01 million the prior year, while nationwide gains reached 156.2 million. The Louisville Courier Journal praises Southern progress, predicting the region will become a major business center and soon lead the country.
The report surveys school enrollment in Connecticut, drought impacts in New South Wales, and a Delaware Legislature bill abolishing the whipping post and pillory. It notes a sale of a historic item to Walton Churchill, discusses workplace hiring in Chicago, and mentions Japan's political and literary figures. It also cites a Missouri murder sentence and a University of Illinois incident injuring a student.
It reports on William and Salvation Army support in Germany and a Chicago mayoral candidate. Philadelphia notes praise for a mayor’s luxury offices. London sells a Rob Roy heirloom for 150 dollars. North Western Provinces appoints Miss Knieht professor at Shudmani Medical School. Several obituaries and appointments include Prof. J. J. Gilmore moving to Marcin to practice law. Also mentions Mrs. Maria Lynd Sieele and Mrs. Sarah F. Mick elected cashier of Pires National Bank in Huntington.
A historic retailer touts a Great Unloading Sale with honest values and comfortable prices. The ad highlights wool heavy suits, trim workmanship, free alterations, and deep discounts on men youths and boys apparel, urging quick purchases before stock runs out.
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