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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
The Kentucky governor pardoned an 11 year old girl recently sentenced to a year in the penitentiary for false swearing in Owsley County. News notes discuss Turkey Greece indemnity talks and a sugar schedule struggle. The column also reports Cornell on house fly origins and Rhode Island flower symbolism.
In accordance with a local custom Mayfolls will honor dead Confederate soldiers today. Residents will join in a respectful gathering to remember those who fought for the cause, with ceremonies and a parade of flowers at memorial sites across the town.
The article extols a Tennessee visit highlighting Nashville, Hermitage, and Cumberland Plateau. It notes a broader invitation to the old Southwest region, urging Americans to explore monuments, landscapes, and literary connections across Tennessee and neighboring states for a rewarding journey.
Norfolk argues for hosting the approaching State Democratic Convention. The Virginian urges Norfolk as ideal, citing persistent local effort. Petersburg Index Appeal and Richmond Dispatch echo support, noting Norfolk’s earnest bid and committee appearances.
The piece criticizes youths riding low handlebars and reckless wheel use, linking it to potential heart trouble and injuries. It urges iron nerves and safer riding habits, arguing that reckless wheeling harms health and should be remembered by riders.
The article argues Russia has long aimed to control Constantinople and predicts a future shift of power from St Petersburg. It contemplates a Germany Austria Italy alliance, mentions France, Alsace Lorraine, and a Balkan division as possible steps, with Russia pursuing Constantinople as a gateway to dominance.
The Philadelphia North American notes a wheelman wants a global bicycle path rather than the whole earth. It mentions Emperor Franz Joseph consenting to an arch aeological institute in Vienna in 1898 to oversee expeditions and publications. It also reports Monte Carlo cemetery filling sixty five graves in winter for casino losses suicides.
A promotional message extols ongoing advancement as proof of strength. It vows a great store that never lags or wavers, serving masses with fresh, bright apparel at bed rock wholesale prices. It emphasizes direct maker contact, elimination of middlemen margins, and enhanced tailoring options unseen in typical retail.
A large store network uses consolidated purchasing to offer deeply discounted suits and separates. Men’s full suits, Sack Coats with vests, priced around 1.98 to 9.97, cover multiple fabric lines and styles from youth to grown men. Children’s and junior lines feature washable, durable designs at low prices, with numerous sizes and finishes touted as exceptional value and quality.
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