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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1896
Page
4
Fragmented OCR passage shows an advertising notice from The Norfolk Virginian with details on remittances mockup and rates. Includes address lines Norfolk Virginia and New York office contact, mention of 7 Square First Insertion rates and rejection of responsibility for return of communications.
The eight page issue notes the House passed a bill to make Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday. It cites varied items from a divorce claim over too much biking to wealth estimates for the Rothschilds and a claim that the South is better off than postwar. It mentions local missteps, political sentiment, and editorial takes on war and policy with scattered regional anecdotes.
A Virginia newspaper exchange shows The Virginian pressing The Pilot’s editor on why Prohibition questions and candidate nominations are not disclosed. The Virginian defends decorum in discourse while criticizing apparent secrecy and shifting stances on Mr Myers and party alignments.
A Philadelphia Times report on Indiana's sea trials claims the battleship's large 12 and 16 inch turret guns cannot be operated safely or effectively. The guns cannot be aimed broadside, shots risked crew in sighting towers, hatches blew, and powder charges threaten instability. Experts fear the vessel may underperform and require rearmament.
A jumble of names ages and places appears as notable but garbled local items. Mentions of a 25 pound cat a 1 stake yard race and a large shad catch hint at scattered society notes and oddities. The text also references Franklin Missouri Nineveh Babylon bricks and a misread evangelist.
Fragmented local notices describe Esteemed Metcinies starting on Olio platform with a partner, while Savannah News hints at government securing ML Amna HM Hwy services and related press. Galveston Wa notes Nansen’s North Mole visit and return.
Despite extensive alterations starting Monday March 16 in the New Annex Building, business remains uninterrupted. The sale offers apparel of superior manufacture at extraordinary prices, claiming a once in a lifetime opportunity due to unusual conditions.
Store announces heavy discounts as two buildings reach capacity. Large shipments open daily with big bargain values and rapid selling. Limited space prompts quick spending to clear and accommodate more inventory.
Urgent notice says annex interior to undergo major changes within two weeks. Juvenile Department will be extended more than treble the former space. Leading Novelties of the Bast Makers in the land are near, and the Store for the Little Fellows becomes a complete Children's Clothing House.
Tailors report steady advance orders as Spring Tailoring lines draw teddy buyers. Designers promise better styles and quality, noting the season’s early momentum and eager customer response.
The ad urges readers to visit and compare values and prices now rather than waiting to buy. It emphasizes that showing goods costs nothing and the store is ready to assist, promising helpful guidance for future purchases.
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