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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1895
Page
3
A classic advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid remedy with agreeable taste. It claims cleansing effects on the system, relief of fevers, and permanent cure of constipation, praising the California Fig Syrup Co as the sole manufacturer and warning against substitutes.
A damaged OCR ad fragment references eye care with Ophthalmologist, See Dr Week, and Norfolk business notices. It mentions watches, furs, novelty goods, veterinary services, and stables on Union Street with street addresses and odd spellings. The snippet suggests a diverse local storefront page.
Norfolk VA June 24 1605 editor of the Virginian reports a controversial push by local business groups including the Chamber of Commerce to grant the Southern Railway Company a lease and sale of tobacco warehouse property and adjacent city land in Norfolk. The letter urges selling city property at public auction to maximize tax revenue and warns against unfavorable terms from the railroad.
Rev Dr Manley of North Carolina led a missions concert at Vine Street A M E Church with a parade and brass band. The issue lists local happenings from Suffolk including salary cuts, real estate reassessment, marriages, attendees leaving for a summer normal, and various civic notices and advertisements.
The Virginian reports on household fare breakfast items and social gatherings. It describes guests, attendees, fashion, and conversations at gatherings, naming Misses Robinson Hobson Nash Brown and others, plus mentions local merchants and a telephoto offer. The piece blends domestic chatter with advertisements for wines and wares from Burrows.
Community updates describe the Kemp Sivous wedding at the bride's residence on South Norfolk plus other society notes. A Baltimore visitor and a Market Hall ceremony with dancing and guests from several towns are noted, along with planned Independence Day events, a store remodel, and local sports plans.
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