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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1897
Page
2
A vivid display at Heller's One-Price Shoe Store showcases worn shoes with three distinct leather soles and double shanks. The exhibit records purchaser name, trade, and date to reveal wear life, drawing crowds from Mundell's Philadelphia line for Misses and children and Hofheimer's sale bonuses.
Dr C N Thomas Ph D Illinoisan travels to Cuba to report on the war's true conditions. He speaks at mass meetings in Richmond Petersburg and tonight at the old first Baptist church in Harrisburg. He describes Cuban suffering, Spanish troop depletion, and the island’s potential for future American investment and settlement.
The city union of Kings Daughters plans monthly reports on their work. Their nurse was ill for a week. For the three weeks ending March 1, 162 gifts were made including 5 to women 60 to children and seven to men. Four were to men patients six to children and four to babies. February added T1 new patients. Any Wings Daughters in the city not connected with a circle are urged to join. address secretary Mrs Richard A Mapp 229 Tlolt Street.
The city plans regular bacteriological examinations of all drinking water. The Board of Health bacteriologist will test disease cases only, with no current appropriation for broad water testing. The Water Commission and Board of Health discuss Lake Joyce testing by Dr Mettermick pending a permanent arrangement.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists with a money back refund. The notice notes the product costs 25 cents and lists available sale days.
The Cassiet notes genuine rheumatic rings and a large assortment of nut sets and rolled gold buttons at Greenwood's, 218 Main Street. Other items include lamp sets, Sault pepper sets, Kodak supplies, diamond rings, and pure silver, advertised as best goods, best work, and low prices.
A local display shows 200 umbrellas in a single window with 48e price tags each, to be sold Friday March 15. Levy Bros at 34 Main Street promotes piano sales with Home Minor Co. at 210 Main Street. Also an ad for glasses from Dr. Weck promises relief for eye strain and headaches.
A historical overview of Saint Patrick, from his 15 year enslavement in Britain to his mission in Ireland. It recounts his escape, consecration as bishop, key sites in Ireland, legends of the shamrock, and his legacy of baptizing thousands and founding churches. The piece notes his death near Saul and burial at Downpatrick and cites modern Saint Patrick Day celebrations in Ireland and the U.S.
Ann C Ney widow of mate John Nye of this city died. Funeral from St Marys Catholic Church this Tuesday morning at 12 oclock. Friends of the family invited to attend. Burial at family residence of her son-in-law James I Hawkins in Richmond. The service will be held at 5 oclock p.m. at her home.
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