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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1897
Page
7
The page lists advertising rates at 75 cents per insertion and 50 cents for subsequent portions, with 20 cents weekly notices. Miscellaneous items include editorial notes on government figures, regional reports, and a Bellvue hospital incident, plus brief notices about workers, punishment, and foreign press excerpts.
The community mourns the death of Rev. Dr Geo S Barten rector of Christ Episcopal Church since 1865. Born in Hamburg about sixty seven years ago he studied in Newport and at General Theological Seminary New York. He died yesterday afternoon surrounded by parishioners.
A motivational essay urges young men to work for self improvement, rely on personal effort, and maintain forward momentum. It contrasts action with inaction, notes life’s disappointments, and stresses using the present to shape a hopeful future despite heavy responsibilities.
Harper's Weekly argues the Senate faces a grave decision on colonial expansion. It questions ratifying annexation and asserts strategic posts may justify expansion, while urging consistency with the Monroe Doctrine amid European interference concerns.
The author argues annexation is dangerous and urges Senate focus on currency and domestic issues. He criticizes land grabbing as narrow and warns it could double taxation and expand international duties while the nation faces a deep depression and heavy taxation. Public sentiment is cited as against the policy.
The piece lauds General John B. Gordon ex-Confederate leader at a Nashville reunion, praising his loyalty to the United States after surrender at Appomattox. It portrays him as a unifier who turned to peaceful nation-building and urges further reconciliation among former foes.
The article touts rare price quotes on standard manufacture apparel. Crowds pack the store as underpriced suits, including dura ble crash fabrics with stylish backs and pearl buttons, flood the sale with matched coats pants and vests.
Readable lines describe heavy discount on men suit coats washable duck suits and woolen outfits with prices like forty eight cents nine cents and seven eight. Disabled text notes children knee pants sailor suits and boys knitwear with bulk cheap prices to attract buyers.
A catalog-style notice advertises men’s plaid cheviot suits and single or double breast coats, promising durability and fit for all seasons. It promotes boys knee pants with double seat and knee, various prices, patterns, and sizes, claiming best value and quality for the money.
An old advertisement touts JF Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk made from pure cow’s milk via a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges consulting a physician.
An item from NOERFCLA, VA notes a drug store and salesroom at 53 Granby Street. The terse entry identifies the business location without additional detail.
An advertisement touts a malt based coffee substitute named Kneipp Malt Food. It claims to neutralize caffeine harms, aids invalids and children, nursing mothers, and those with indigestion or nervous debility. Sold by health food dealers at 14 cents per pound, with signature portrait of Father Kneipp on packages.
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