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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Federal Judgship Rumors Stir State Politics

In Raleigh and across North Carolina whispers say the federal judgeship for the district may go to Governor Hughes or Charles Price. The piece notes lodge counts, political tensions, and upcoming appointments while covering state events and shifts in agricultural and medical boards.

Jaleiah M. C Fiere Hugsell Charles Price Russell Board of Agriculture Agricultural and Mechanical College Ray Witauga T. B. Womack Cumnock Mining Company Bureau of Tabor Statistics Migubler

Edenton builders start house for Mrs Winston on Queen Street

Edenton North Carolina March 27 Special contractor Theo Ralph began erecting a handsome residence for Mrs Duncan Winston on West Queen Street. J T Bush improved his storefront this week with painter work. Horton Corner Jr of Branning Manufacturing returned from a business trip. Miss Claude Woodard visits James Woodard's family at Long Beach. Weather has been fair and cool for several days.

Edenton N. C Theo, Ralph Duncan Winston West Queen Street J. T. Bush Brush Horton Corner, Jr Branning Manufacturing Company Claude Woodard James Woodard Long Beach

The Peoples' Bargain Store Offers Low Priced Apparel

Advertises Laundered Shirt Waists at 27c and 49c detachable collars. Promotes ladies skirts in spring checks and plaids, brilliantine and wool options with prices from 9c to 3.00. Emphasizes variety and value in city shopping.

Plaid and Checked Dress Goods Sale at Low Prices

A local fabric store advertises discounts on Plaid and checked dress goods, Mohair Brilliant and serges, Cambric, Linen and Cotton Canvas, and various bleached and unbleached cotton fabrics. Prices range from 4c to 25e per yard with limited quantities remaining.

Jess Maker

Bargain Linen and Corsets Sale Listing

A fragmented 20th century market list offering red table damask 1c, white table damask 25c per yard, unbleached linen 20c per yard, linen doyles 2c per dozen, towels, birds eye cloths, percale lengths 2 to 55 yards, yard wide percales 64 42c per yard, shirting cloth 2 yard, zephyr gingham, corsets in multiple sizes from 6c to $1.00, ti ck kid gloves, shirt waists 7c, detachable collars 4c, collars and cuffs varieties, belts, spool cotton two for 2c, King’s Cotton 17c per dozen.

Scotton Birds Eye Clark's Alex King’s

Miller Rhoads ad touts price without style and quality

An advertisement from Miller, Rhoads and Co proclaims low prices without the support of style and quality, arguing that value relies on both elements. The copy invites readers to read on and critique the claim.

Fine Dress Goods Sale with Imported Serge and Silks

A period sale ad promotes 36 inch and 45 inch imported French serge in multiple colors at bargain prices. It lists 25 distinct weaves, 36 inch wool suiting, Covert Mixtures, Vigoreux Beiges, and various silks from Grace Taffeta to Duchess specials. Highlights include 59c to 75c silks and 79c yet limited Black Duchess yardage, urging quick purchase.

Chick and Bean

Spring time sale of linens and dresses at discount prices

The department advertises a large assortment of linens India lawns and Nainsooks with prices from 5c to 50c. It promotes ladies wrappers children's dresses fancy goods and stamped linens plus curtains curtain rods and upholstery supplies. Also features soaps moth balls aluminum thimbles and small sewing notions with special low prices and staged discounts.

India Mother Hubbard Jqc Progressive Nation Wild Locus Stuart

Norfolk Ladies Served Mazapura Tea in Weeklong Sample

Special notice states starting Monday and continuing through the week, a light luncheon or tea will be offered to Norfolk ladies. The sample uses high grade Ceylon and India teas including Mazapura, promoted as the finest grown for tasting.

Norfolk Ceylon India

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