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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
4
Office notice from Ralph Me, Special Representative in New York City, room 47, states The Virginian cannot be held responsible for the return of rejected communications or manuscripts.
A collage of 1890s news snippets covers society, politics, and finance. References include Countess Desart on marriage and literature, Governor Bushnell’s pension idea, Supreme Court savings to Illinois, and varied editorials from Philadelphia to Chicago on war, Cuba, and railroading gains.
The London Chronicle cautions Parliament has appropriated 1.5 million dollars to strengthen Santa Lucia and warns England should rethink its West Indies naval policy as American friendship may become essential. It notes England builds forts near the United States, risking peace and drawing U.S. mistrust.
A Philadelphia judge rules that bicycles and drivers share the road with equal rights. No malice is required to establish assault if the law is ignored and injury follows. Riders must keep to the right and pedestrians have rights to be respected. The note warns cyclists who seek to “search” and reminds that common rules apply to all on public streets.
A Brooklyn navy yard incident reports Ensign Stone of the Puritan falling in love with a wealthy young lady. Her father opposed an impecunious officer, prompting a probing board that found no navy rules on courtship. The inquiry may be dropped, though it sparks debate on naval proprieties.
The New York Mail and Express recalls a past prediction to New England cotton interests that cheaper cotton goods would shift production from the North to the South as mills grew in the South.
The piece argues for moving capital and skill to the South as New England faces factory closures. It cites reports of new mills, machinery, and expanded capacity in the Carolinas and Georgia, notes cost advantages in the South, and predicts eventual dominance in high grade cotton fabrics, challenging New England’s lead.
A collage of brief quotes from several papers noting views on figures like the Sultan and President, plus remarks on speakers and a postal image. It mentions the Aztecs smoking Charettes and a humorous take on garden seed distribution and Tennessee posts.
Mr Bryan asks Indianapolis friends to skip a street parade honoring him. Senator Deboe opposes a tobacco tax rise before the Senate Finance Committee. Rep Smith of Kentucky plans a constitutional amendment to elect Senators by popular vote. Abbaee Himly, 21, 250 pounds, seen in Paris for a nervous illness. Albert J Aiken of New York State to donate £500000 to the Society of Friends at Pawling Duchess County New York.
The Great Store offers unprecedented Bargain Values across standard apparel and other departments. Stores advertise reliable quality and guaranteed value with money refunded if not as represented, attracting many customers and orders from eager buyers.
The advertisement proclaims four ninety seven as the peak of low prices with men’s fine suits quoted as remarkable value. It touts direct-from-maker savings, bold claims of value, and widespread customer satisfaction among wearers.
The garbled note describes a savings or cost comparison involving suits and department purchases. It mentions sending a man to the pur.. and securing changes to complete rigging, with some remaining change from the same material costs at other stores.
Ad promotes men’s suits on sale at 6 7 40, touting higher quality patterns and durability. Claims patterns are stylish and suits rival while lasting as long as pricier options with strong value for money.
Fragmentary notes describe a sale or clearance event where broken stock and mis-sized men’s suits are being grouped into bargain offers. The text references quick conversions into cast items and mentions a seven seven tally as part of the process.
A fragment reports seventy seven lines sold for less than actual cost of the cloth and trimmings. The note mentions no buyer details or full context of the man’s work.
An advertisement claims ten dollar suits differ from higher priced garments only in price. It asserts the ten dollar suits match in workmanship and style with rivals charging double the manufacturers’ prices, and that no cheaper suits can equal their quality.
Fragmentary text mentions youths studying economy and clothing mills. No clear event or outcome is readable. The passage hints at vigilant youths and economic focus, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or names.
Prudent parents scanning the market pronounce These Forty Seven suits as phenomenal bargains after thorough review.
In a bold claim the shop offers stylish plaid pull suits for youths up to age 14 at the moderate price of 4.97. The speaker boasts unprecedented value and designs in boys attire.
Children suit styles including reefers with sailor collars and sizes up to age seven. Regular double breasted plain jackets in brownish grey mix offered at a single low price. Limited stock and strong value noted.
A local sale offers sailor suits for boys up to age 10 at 68 cents, with extra dered collars and neat trimming, a bargain from a dollar. Quantities are limited and no duplicates will remain after Lot 18 closes.
A quirky vintage ad touts brown washable duck suits for children, claiming unbeatable price and broad size range from age seven to sixteen inclusive. The copy emphasizes durable construction and style beyond typical market options.
A fragment notes questions about material quality and workmanship pricing. It contrasts hours and value with other stores, suggesting higher costs at this location. The visible language implies shopper concerns about fair pricing and service.
A clothing notice promotes boys and girls suits with durable fabrics and current styles. Prices range from $2.23 to $5.00, offering sizes up to age 16 with emphasis on exceptional value at One Ninety Seven for extra good suits.
An ad touts choich washable fabric pants in Norby check and plaid design sizes four to sixteen at an exceptionally low price of twenty three cents while quantities last. The text emphasizes unusual value and style for washable knee pants.
An advertisement touts ready to wear boys and children clothing with suits priced at ninety eight cents and thirty seven cents. It promises high quality wool cheviot knee pants with double seat knees patent bands and pockets offered while quantities last at low prices.
A fragment from a 139 line describing children's suits in noble plaid designs. It references reefers and plain jackets with pants featuring wheel doubles, knee... and taped shams. The text is unreadable in parts but indicates a clothing catalog or ad note for children’s suits.
Advertises knee pants for boys priced at fifty cents each. Describes wool cheviot fabric with reinforced seat and knee and other points to add strength for service. Claims best fifty cent knee pants in America and notes widespread belief.
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