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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1896
Page
6
A rapid sale of spring dress fabrics and accessories draws shoppers with dramatic claims of unmatched prices. Prominent items include ginghams in rich colors, capes, wraps, rugs, and silk drapes touted as superior value, with multiple price points and second floor displays.
A fragmented ad notes down pillows with prices and brown braid trim, inch and larger sizes, plus table covers in chemise patterns. It mentions yard square fabrics in choice colors and a linen option, inviting customers to Granby Street for selections and bargains.
Advertising copy describes Ever Ready Pure Palm Oil Soapie, Ever Ready Dress Blays, and assorted trunks and fabrics. It highlights various colors, sizes, imported linen, and a trunk store with embroidery silks and dainty patterns. It also mentions large quantities like a gross lot of fine patterns offered to buyers.
Hermstorf Black Mace Colton double heel and toe seamless wear. In Germany, seamedless. Stores stock high demand hosiery with brisk sales noted at Wool Dress Co.eds. New lot of Sicilian Mohair on sale tomorrow. Come see value in dress goods and save.
The Nation Counter hawked two inch white Schappe Silk belting at eight cents a yard as curious shoppers filled the counter all day, attracted by the best quality and lowest price.
Suffolk Virginia reports a busy agenda with the Electoral Board meeting at Mr Briggs office, a county convention likely around May 1 1 and a State Convention in Staunton to select delegates for Chicago. Evangelist Rev Schofield conducts revival services in Franklin and a political meeting discusses precinct guidance and possible changes in Suffolk and Nansemond counties.
Newport News brief notes report Hastings Court sat to adjourn till Monday morning. One afternoon case, Hatty Brown, fined 2.50 and costs for misdemeanor. Olser bond delivered to jailer at bond expiry. Ogilser, his wife, and Long remain jailed. Other items cover promotions, police beats, and sunboat progress.
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