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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Warner's Beecham Cure as a tested remedy for liver and kidney complaints and blood purification. It describes symptoms such as pain, backaches, headaches, bad taste, constipation, and nervous distress, claiming the product strengthens the body and restores vitality.
The Virginian reports a spring trotting meet at the Norfolk Driving Club park from May 12 for four days. Prizes total 4000 dollars with multiple classes and purses, attracting breeders to Virginia. Entries close May 4, with races featuring harness trots over miles and various heats and stakes.
Readable fragments describe revival progress at Quel Street Methodist Church and Epworth Church services moved for a Light Infantry Blues audience. Mentions appointments to hospitals, coroner inquest into John Joins, and a Valentine & Stevens auction with injuries. Also notes bells from Blake Bell foundry underway and the largest bell arriving today.
A lengthy letter from George M. Pollard published in the Pilot defends the handling of missing Second Precinct Third Ward election registration books. He recounts actions, locations, and communications with Registrar Henry and Mr Verdier, notes delays, and lists the precincts and rosters while urging proper accounting and accountability. The piece names Norfolk figures and local offices, reflecting a community inquiry into election record custody and procedures.
A stormy crowd of about 800 watched Norfolk top Lew Ven for a 24 to 12 six inning game at League Park. Pitcher Mose excelled for Norfolk, while umpire calls sparked heated exchanges between managers and players. The melee ended with players ejected and spectators routed, leaving a tense scene as the crowd dispersed.
A garbled local notice describes a chaotic scene at Carnations leading to a rush of shoppers. The fragment references named vendors and products including hood items and accessories, with an agent listed at Main Street. The readable parts suggest a sale or event drawing many people with varied products and promotions.
The article notes the start of the Jewish Passover at sundown and outlines the historic and biblical origins of the festival, detailing the unleavened bread, bitter herbs, and the blood of the lamb on doorposts, as well as the annual seven-day feast. It mentions modern observances in the city, including processions and services led by church and civic groups, and references hospital and public notices amid coverage of community events.
The March 27 1806 forecast from Far Toulny Washington predicts fair weather for Virginia and North Carolina with increasing cloudiness in western areas and rising temperatures. Easterly winds shifting to southerly, high pressure moving from lake regions to the Middle Atlantic. Nearly clear on Middle and South Atlantic coasts with cooler temperatures on the Atlantic and warmer in the Mississippi Valley. Sunday expected to be nearly clear in the North Atlantic States. Includes sun and water timings and meteorological notes from Norfolk.
A garbled advertisement-like text promotes Easter themed kitchenware and gifts. It mentions prices and various items including cookware and decor, urging readers to shop for Easter and highlighting potential discounts. The legibility is poor but the item mentions suggest a sales or promotional display.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a playful riddle about an egg. Names, dates, or clear facts are absent, leaving a jumble of letters and phrases that imply wordplay or missing context rather than a coherent news item.
A garbled OCR style notice references Randolph Street and Washington with a March 2 1860 date. It notes a funeral service for a daughter of Chel jal Mong Hexen aged 11 months and 6 days, to be held at 4 o'clock, with wording suggesting a Petersburg Index Appeal notice copy.
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