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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
4
The Virginian claims the largest circulation in the eastern Virginia area. Norfolk and Portsmouth distribution costs 10 cents weekly, with annual and quarterly rates listed for subscriptions and postal delivery. Advertising rates and policy specify standard business ads only.
An eclectic assemblage covering wage increases, a war indemnity effect on silver prices, political rotates including Chamberlain, Davis, and Salisbury, a North Carolina sanitarium project, and editorials arguing that free coinage of silver could trigger universal debit.
An article argues the U.S. surpasses Europe in military waste, economic growth, and production. It cites higher literacy, superior farming efficiency, and vast wealth gains from 1820 to 1890, claiming Americans are the world’s strongest people and nation.
The Norfolk outlook envisions the city becoming a major harbor and southeastern rail terminus. Annexation of nearby towns would boost population to 200,000 plus, with Norfolk's deep water port drive and Southern Railway terminal status accelerating real estate gains and regional prosperity. The piece notes Staunton and Newport News interests and cites local ad offerings to boost healthful commerce.
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