Norfolk and Roanoke hinge on Norfolk harbor boom
The Roanoke Times notes Norfolk stands on the eve of a major boom as railroad investment near the harbor and waterfront access expand. Land around the harbor between the Naval Hospital and Craney Island sells higher, signaling deep water terminal interest by the Southern Railway.
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Norfolk Harbor Promises Prosperity and Cuban Aid
A lengthy piece extols Norfolk as having the nation’s best harbor with deep waters and strong trade potential. It notes 2.25 million in gold sent to Cuba to aid Cuban independence, predicting decisive progress if funds flow uninterrupted. The surrounding text shifts to poetry and then to mining news and a broken wedding anecdote from Covington, Newport.
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Cuba
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Un Hot Weather Bargains in Pin Stipe Children’s Wear
Unprecedented bargains on children’s washable blouse suits and knee pants suits in strong serviceable fabrics at low prices. Balbriggan underwear and silk imperial four-in-hand neckwear offered with pretty designs. Children’s all wool suits to age 15 with reinforced seat and double knees priced around $2.
Yard sale items and patterns auctioned at Sica Yard
Fifty duck stripe and polka dot fabrics plus 109 lawn patterns offered at Sica Yard. A lot of fifty dozen bleached jersey ribbed undervests priced at 124 cents also listed.
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Sica Yard
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