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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
4
Disconnected lines reference US Senate debates over revenue and bills, mentions of Stucky sending to the Senate a proposal, and vague remarks about constituents. Scattered snippets touch on Victorian era figures, weather lore, and royal jubilees, with no clear cohesive event or outcome.
The Philadelphia Ledger supports Consul General Lee in declining to examine witnesses who testified about the Ruiz case. It argues Spanish authorities are responsible for Ruiz death due to treaty rights denial and praises General Lee for resisting subordinates in the investigation.
A clerical slip in a New Jersey Legislature copy altered a provision, triggering an extra session. The error accidentally cut annual costs by forty five thousand eight hundred fifty dollars, with Miss Margret Wi hi ams praised for the inadvertent savings and praised for accuracy.
In a reverent celebration of American virtue the author contrasts US peace and prosperity with global wars and famines. It highlights aid efforts from Red Cross and grain ships, noting Baltimore’s drive to aid the Greek Red Cross Society and Cuba relief. The piece ends with a cheer for a generous nation.
The United States Court led by Judge Simonton declares the South Carolina dispensary law unconstitutional after an exhaustive review. Senator Tillman has been criticized for indiscreet remarks, though many condemn the law as unjust and applaud the decision.
The text argues that high level state measures approving manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages violate interstate and foreign commerce laws and thus are void in the face of Wilson act constraints. It cites dispensary acts and Supreme Court decisions, blaming former Governor Tillman for maintaining a nuisance and distributing liquor, with calls for legal accountability.
Boston papers note ex Secretary Richard Olney learning to ride a bicycle and facing the novelty with humor. The St Louis Republican muses on immigrant figures and national self sufficiency. It reveals Anna Grannis of Connecticut wrote the famous song The Old Recradle Cradle and lives with her widowed mother in Plainville.
Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt, famed traveler and organizer for the W C T U, has toured 43 countries and organized 110 temperance societies. Black Hawk, Winnebago chief, plans to visit the fair this summer though weakened by paralysis. The crown princess of Sweden, long an invalid, has learned to ride a bicycle for health.
Standard Apparel fronting an Unprecedented Bargain Value push draws multitudes as customers order duplicates of goods. The store promises reliable quality with guarantee or money refund and notes stronger purchasing power of cash as shoppers flock to the great store.
An old advertisement touts men’s suits made from staple fabrics with emphasis on quality and price. It highlights durable materials and a broad selection while promising value beyond mere appearance.
The Climan advertises low prices with a focus on value and genuine quality. It claims black and blue serges in men’s fine suits at four ninety seven with no conditions, urging buyers to purchase directly from makers and spread the savings.
An OCR fragment notes savings on famous five ninety eight suits enabling purchases for outfit upgrades and accessories. It compares costs to Sommer stores and hints at department store pricing and shopping value with reference to tailoring needs.
The ad promotes men’s suits on sale this week at a store named Sex Port Y Even. It touts standard quality and genuine worth, claiming patterns are staple and prices compare to pennies.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss expensive iPod links and bargain prices. Mentions culling items and cash concerns. Includes garbled phrases about men’s suits and miscellaneous brands. No clear event, place, or person names identified.
A reader notes that seventy seven line items were sold for less than the actual cost, ignoring cloth, trimmings, and workmanship. The observation highlights price undercutting in the fabric trade and questions value versus material and labor.
A fragment compares form fitting ten dollar suits with higher priced garments. It argues the cheaper options stand tests of fit and workmanship against rivals while accusing others of inflated prices and inferior sapling style characteristics.
Extraordinary value on young men s suits made of durable material with matching coat and pants. Sizes up to age 19. Strong, good quality for daily use.
Young men studying economy buy two ninety seven style suits noted for their neat blue vigilant diagonal pattern. The sale highlights fashion among youths and the demand for smart outfits.
Prudent parents who scanned the market pronounces three forty seven suits for young men phenomenal bar gains.
In a bold sale the store touts youth suits with ground value and excellent designs. Prices listed at forty seven cents per youths suit in any size up to a specified limit.
A vintage ad touts children’s suits for up to age seven, madin rebever jackets with red sailor collars, plus regular double breasted plain jackets in a tan brownish grey mix. Each full suit offered for only sixty five cents as a matchless bargain value.
Sailor suits for boys up to age 10 offered at 68 cents each, with extra deep collars and trimmed style. The ad promises no duplicates and urges quick purchase before the lot closes, noting the value compared to a dollar.
An obscure advertising blurb extols bold children’s suits priced at eighty nine cents. It markets brown watertable duck outfits for ages seven and under with oversized designs. The wording is garbled but asserts superior style and sale novelty in early 20th century fashion.
A vintage advertisement promotes durable children suits with modern fabrics and value pricing. It highlights sizes up to age 16 and sale pricing around one ninety seven, with various price points from two to five dollars.
An ad touts knee pants made from washable fabrics in nobby check and plaid has an unusual bargain price of 23 cents per pair. Sizes 4 to 1H inclusive, claiming high style and serviceability while the stock lasts.
A prominent manufacturer offers sailor suits for ninety eight and thirty seven cents made from washable fabrics. Suits are full size and compare well with higher priced runs. Also featuring all wool cheviot knee pants at thirty seven cents with double seat and pockets while quantity lasts.
A fragmented description lists boys suits and jackets with plain pants and double seat knees, bands and trims. Includes mentions of sturdy materials and sized options. Details are incomplete but indicate durable children’s clothing configurations.
An advertisement touts fifty cent knee pants for boys made of all wool cheviot with reinforced seat and knee and durable construction for service. Verbiage ends with urging belief in the product.
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