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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
4
Advertising rates describe first insertion at seven and a half cents per line followed by twelve cents for each subsequent insertion. Reading notices cost seven and a half cents per line for the first insertion with twelve cents for each follow up insertion.
A digest of assorted clippings notes the Delaware Legislature inviting William J. Bryan to speak, a Havana harbor warship claim, enforcement of laws, bribery affidavits in Idaho, New York clearing banks wealth, and a tobacco trust expansion. Other items cover presidential aides, a tragic death from a love letter, anti cartoon reporting laws in New York, political petitions, a misbehaving beauty, Greek regiment officers, coat of arms mania, and American ancestral pride.
The Prince of Wales attended the further examination of Cecil Rhodes at Westminster Hall on Wednesday and cordially shook hands with him. Rhodes denies that he caused trouble for the Uitlanders, saying they drew him into conflict by reform efforts. He compares Crete and the Transvaal troubles, noting foreigners’ civil rights versus countrymen seeking civil rights. London papers depict Rhodes as much abused, with the Prince's conduct seen as sympathetic.
A Gallimore Sun report praises road making in North Carolina as practical and exemplary for Southern states. Tax funds totaling 109000 have funded county road improvements, with counties allocating 36000 12000 and 9200 respectively, and about thirty counties levying road taxes while using convict labor for low cost work. Louisiana parishes also levy road taxes with similar satisfaction, though coverage remains incomplete. The piece argues for broader Southwide expansion of good roads, noting North Carolina advances along this path.
Dr E H Dewey of Meadville Pennsylvania a retired surgeon argues for nutrition restraint saying one may not eat at all when ill and that appetite returns before starvation reaches danger. He claims medicine is unnecessary and health improves when not fed until natural hunger returns. He notes early breakfasts are unnecessary and health can become automatic if eating is minimized. He acknowledges some truth to his views but suggests most people eat too much for health.
The February issue of Southern States magazine printed in Baltimore features Dr. Charles W. Dabney Jr. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. He presents a thoughtful article on practical questions surrounding cottonseed utilization and the crop's prospects for the next quarter century.
The article argues that properly managed cotton seed could yield about 3.1 billion dollars in 1896 terms, with seed used as feed and fuel and fiber as linters hulls and meat. It projects a possible $40 million gain without increasing crop size, notes demand growth to 1920, and urges labor force development and farming improvements for expansion. It emphasizes cotton’s historic value and predicts extraordinary future figures, urging farmers and researchers to act.
Orthodoxy in Crete numbers over 200000 with about 70000 Mohammedans. Emperor Francis Joseph makes Maurus Johaina life member of the Hungarian House of Marines. Queen Victoria handwrites her biography draft with librarian Mr Holmes. Queen Margherita of Italy hosted by the Carranica del Cilla family. Olney called Harvard alumnus though he studied at Brown University. Jardin des Plantes mourns a four year old hippo sent to France in 1855 from Daly Pasha brother of the khedive.
Personal note reports Miss Jessie Lansford of Duluth as a licensed pilot with over ten years on the Great Lakes. It also records the passing of John Cooper Van Tassell of Greensburg New York at 95, with his family’s long war record.
A reflective poem in which a speaker laments a lost life with memories of a queenly beloved. He recalls happier times, a bidamired union, and asks why fate denied their pairing while contrasting waking sorrow with dreamlike visions of hope and heaven found in her smile. The piece closes with the signature "Harry Harrington."
The ad asserts strict adherence to advertised standards with truthful pricing and accurate representation. It emphasizes honest enumeration of items and clear definitions of each quality.
The store advertises heavy black cheviot sack or frock suits in mixed sizes, slightly irregular but sound. A large lot is bundled together, offering substantial savings of two to two fifty per purchase. Men are urged to buy as they run.
Bargain lot of wool and cheviot suits advertised at seven dollars, aimed to clear stock fast. Double weight fabrics described as warm durable and worth ten dollars, with limited availability and first come first served.
This note advertises stylish well made sack suits with good tailoring. It promises quality fit and value, urging shoppers to compare bargain prices and expect durable fabric and proper appearance.
A bold offer presents tailored sack suits in multiple styles and patterns. Highlights include plain collars, fancy mixtures, single and double breasted backs, and a claim of the biggest bargains yet at nine seventy five with moderate cost considerations.
The article notes overcoats with deep velvet collars and full backs sold when sizes were available for twelve dollars. Now only a remaining lot is offered at seven twenty six.
Apford a pick from G Kerseys Meltons Cheviots and Beavers various tweifts shapes colors and shades. Excellent over coat that would command everywhere a considerable advance on our price for goods that are neither finished nor a hit anything like as well. Another assortment of phenomenal overcoat bargains.
Storm coats offered at five dollars each described as high quality though dated, with options in grey dark blue or black chinchilla. Garments billed as well made stylishly trimmed and extra long, aimed at men with up to an 86 inch chest and sturdy durability.
The text extols coats described as well tailored with half box and wall box racks. It promises garments that look and wear well with medium to extra long lengths, velvet collars, and slanting pockets. It emphasizes up to date details and superior craftsmanship over price.
Bargains in light brown and bluish gray heavy winter fabrics for children’s suits in sizes 8 to 16. Prices cut to ninety eight cents with no smaller or larger sizes available. Nobby black and blue chevy knee pants suits also offered at the same low price as cleaning up time ends.
A sharp sale offers boys wool cassimere and cheviots beeper suits with wide sailor collars in sizes from 4 to 14. Priced to clear, these high quality outfits promise exceptional value, but sizes may run out as the sale ends soon.
A retailer advertises boys knee pants in heavy winter fabrics from age 4 to 16. The ad promotes twill cheviot knee pants and durable materials, claims honest quality and guarantees, and notes a shipment just received with prices around 33 cents per pair, much below typical 50 cent or higher stores.
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