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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1897
Page
7
Advertising rates for the Daily Virginian outline first insertions and subsequent insertions with per line charges. Subscription options and payment methods are listed for readers in Norfolk, Virginia, including delivery by carrier and mail terms. The notice notes the Norfolk Virginian cannot be held responsible for returned or rejected communications.
The issue notes widespread sickness affecting thousands in Spain and Cuba. It cites twenty two political organizations in New York City, remarks on cider by Senator West, and various United States political and international items. It mentions World correspondence on McKinley delegates and legislative chatter in Washington.
The piece extols July Fourth as Independence Day celebrating liberty and the nation’s founders. It notes equal reverence for the holiday, its Sabbath overlap, and postponed festivities to the following day with seaside excursions and broad public celebration.
The Providence Journal assesses the Ohio gubernatorial convention, noting no clear signs of disaffection among factions over the silver question. It suggests the party lines in 1900 and 1896 were split on free silver, with shifting sentiment likely to alter future outcomes. Persistent doubts remain about the presidential result if votes were held today.
The Washington Star criticizes Republican Senators for failing to address trusts in caucus and questions how the party would fund campaigns if a law to destroy trusts were passed. It notes Ohio Democrats oppose trusts and wonders if Hanna will run with a tariff bill silent on trusts, as Virginia hints at strategy.
The piece reflects on the Dwight constellation of Jeffersonian ideals including rule of law, civilian supremacy, public economy, free press, and habeas corpus. It argues these beliefs should guide civic duty, urge adherence in peace and war, and remind those in Washington of enduring truths. It invokes independence era rhetoric to urge renewal of these principles.
An assortment of global observations: rail expansion in Japan, urbanization in France, Austria’s city growth, safe shipping in Teng land, avian stride with wings, Chicago's $5 million annual publicworks, early tea harvests in Chingy, drink restrictions for railway staff, Wharton’s 181K navigation report, a St Louis lawyer’s son and Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, a postal card traveling 15 years for 19 miles from Leicester to London.
The notice lists recognitions and curious items: John Wanamaker awarded LL PD by Toward University of Washington. Washington and Lee University granting LL D to General William P. Craighill. Captain Francis Martin of Detroit turns ninety seven and attends Napoleon’s funeral. Mismarek’s duel record and a facial wound from an adversary’s sword. Papyrus Club of Baston donates 1000 dollars to Boston Public Library for John Boyle O'Reilly memorial collection. Greek Premier Ball described as attractive and multilingual. an eighty five year old Western Union messenger in Brantford walks twenty miles for one dollar. Armheret alum Rev. lias Bless and Constantinople scholar Tals noted in Armenia, Bulgaria and Turkish Bible work.
Fragmentary 19th century excerpt cites Jeffersons inaugural address advocating Kanab and exact justice to all, regardless of race religion or politics, and urging honest friendship with all, with state governments supporting the most competent administrations.
An old advertisement proclaims JF Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk made from pure cow's milk using a German patented process. It asserts it is the only healthy substitute for a mother’s milk and urges readers to ask their physician, noting it is for retail sale.
Fragmentary ad copy notes standard letter special and cash prices from the Old Cominion Paper Co. on Commerce Street. Disjointed lines show price terms and printer references with unclear product names. The readable bits indicate a stationery or printing supply context with emphasis on price lists and discounts.
On sale items from fountains with money back options. Includes merchants like Norfolk Candy Kitchen, Moyrins Pharmacy, Mereditivs Pharmacy, and others. Text appears in fragments, naming stores and vague offers with limited clarity.
A firm identified as Mianieilis announces purchase of an entire stock from a local manufacturer, promising factory-price oils and pine mantiss babes. The notice emphasizes aggressive pricing to attract buyers and clear inventory quickly.
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