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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1896
Page
2
A promotional note announces yardage and cloth deals including 1214 Wash Covert Cloths and dimities. It highlights cheap washing qualities and reduced prices, with Sheer Brown Linen striped and plain at 25c now 20c per yard.
A sweeping reminiscence of 19th century Western waters. The piece traces early river commerce from paddle boats to steamers on the Mississippi and Ohio, detailing Roosevelt’s New Orleans trial trip, vast lumber fleets, keelboats, and floating stages. It notes river life, riverboat crews, and the dramatic growth of river trade shaping commerce and culture in the Mississippi Valley.
An ad-like notice from a Norfolk clinic urges readers to seek treatment for symptoms such as thick mucus, frequent headaches, neuralgia, nasal scarring, hoarseness, chest pains, morning taste changes, dyspepsia, bloating, weakness, and fatigue. It promotes specialist care for ENT diseases and suggests early treatment this month.
An old newspaper item lists paint, window and plate glass, builders hardware, slate and mantels. It mentions a location near Ave Avenue and Market Street for Fin Builders Hardware in a period shop card style.
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