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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
4
Fragmented OCR recalls a fire incident and political chatter about women’s dress and equality. The piece lists casualty counts and ship movements, mentioning Cuba, Weyler, and naval terms, with a brief aside on a preacher’s sermon and an old church’s longevity.
Announcement of the death of Right Rev John Brockenbrough Newton coadjutor bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. He died yesterday morning at his Richmond residence. His loss is mourned by Norfolk parishioners and the wider Commonwealth for his unselfish, noble Christian life and devoted ministry.
The article argues General Nelson A Miles traveled to Europe at government expense to study war operations, costing about 5000 dollars for transportation and 1000 for sustenance. It frames the trip as wasteful during hard economic times and protests the use of taxpayer money for the journey.
The Southern Field of Washington D C extols year round travel to the South. It notes mild winters and warm summers with comfortable temperatures in cities like Asheville Atlanta Charlotte Knoxville Lexington Lynchburg Meridian and Washington. It highlights southern climate hospitality and potential investment value while inviting visitors and residents to enjoy abundant showers and pleasant breezes.
The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs plans a petition to the University of Georgia board of trustees seeking admission for young women desiring to enter the institution to complete education in certain branches. Mrs. Robert Emory Park of Macon chairs the federation and issues a circular letter on the subject.
The Augusta Chronicle supports opening state universities to women, arguing coeducation benefits both genders. It cites Cornell as a pioneering success and notes that mingling sexes enhances effort and character, urging removal of prejudice and endorsement of university access for young women.
Notes and opinions cite Thebiary of the University of Tokyo Julian with over 29000 volumes and remark the sick man of Europe can rise when he chooses. European war will end before Miles crosses the Atlantic. advise him to stay home for a ball game. Senator Hanna urged to act to relieve indigestion plaguing his state machine.
The widow of former Treasury Secretary William Windom donates his library to Winona Free Library. Emile Zola plans a late month visit to St. Petersburg to deliver lectures on life and literature. A German army surgeon reports plague mortality in Hong Kong hospitals at 78 percent and among Europeans at 40 percent. Dr Nansen plans a Rome visit. a lecture venue was abandoned due to exorbitant terms.
The Great Store advertises Standard Apparel at lower prices than ever, boasting reliable quality and guaranteed value. Mail orders for duplicates pour in as customers seek genuine economy and cash’s greater purchasing power, with a money refund or strict representation warranty.
The ad proclaims ultra low prices on men’s fine suits direct from makers, claiming unprecedented value and huge savings. It markets dramatic discounts, urging customers to tell friends and neighbors to shop for quality garments at reduced prices.
An advertisement touts five ninety eight men’s suits as a cost effective way to update wardrobe. It claims savings surpass any tan from fittings, with enough left for hat department upgrades, implying overall value across departments.
A local ad promotes six forty seven price suits asserting better men’s options at lower prices. It touts staple patterns and genuine value with strong claims of quality and worth compared to a penny.
Fragmented OCR note discusses broken slabs of costly lines and odd sizzns pushing buyers to convert items into cash quickly. Mentions men’s suits, bundles, and a bargain price as an incentive. Footnote tone implies a sales or liquidation context from a historic newspaper snippet.
Seventy seven line items sold for less than the actual cost of the cloth and trimmings, with remarks noting loss on work and workmanship. The sale emphasizes bargain pricing and potential undervaluation of finished garments.
An advertisement proclaims ten dollar suits rival the work of costly tailors, noting the only difference is price. It asserts the garments endure close tests and compare favorably with more expensive makers, while still offering superior style.
Youti offers strong durable suits for boys and young men with matching coat pants and vest. Sizes extend up to age 14 percent. Extraordinary value on everyday wear.
A vivid note describes two ninety seven suits popular among young men under legal age. It emphasizes neat blue vigilant diagonal patterns and economic awareness in their clothing purchases.
A cautious mark maker endorses Three Forty-Seven menswear, praising its fit and value after a thorough market scan. The advisory highlights strong material and reputable tailoring, framing the purchase as a prudent choice for buyers seeking bar gains.
Advertised lining reads about plaid designs in youths attire offering full suits priced at four ninety seven. It claims historic value and quality for a moderate price with sizes up to age 19.
Children suits made in reliefer jackets with embroidered sailor collars in sizes to age seven. Also plain double breasted jackets up to size sixteen in brownish grey mix. A matched bargain value for a full suit, only sixty five cents.
Advert says sailor suits for boys up to age 10 priced at sixty eight cents each, featuring extra deep collars and neat trimming. Limited quantity. no duplicates at this price after the lot closes.
An advertisement touts brown washable duck suits for children up to 16, featuring notable price advantage at 89 cents. The copy extols the outfits as superior to any other children’s attire available at the same low cost.
Local shop notes emphasize the quality of materials and workmanship for suits offered at lower prices with longer hours. It contrasts the value against pricier items at competing stores and highlights the store’s commitment to durable fabrics and careful tailoring.
The ad promotes children s wear with strong fabrics and up to date styles. It highlights a range of prices from 2.29 to 5.00 and features sizes for children up to age 14. The sale emphasizes exceptional value at very low price points.
A bold ad highlights extra well made washable knee pants in nobby check and plaid designs in sizes 4 to 16. Priced at only twenty three cents while the quantity lasts, promoting extreme value for durable, serviceable garments.
A dealer touts children knee pants made from all wool cheviot with double seat and knee, patent bands and buttons, two hip pockets, and superior washable fabrics. Priced at 98 and 37 cents with a claim of high quality comparable to higher priced options while supplies last.
The text describes children’s suits in NORRY plaid designs made in rep ers and plain jackets. Pants feature dotthilis siat knees yield fast bands taphd seams and the suits contain all of the readables details.
An advertisement touts fifty cent knee pants for boys in plaid all wool cheviot with reinforced seat and kneer and all other points for strength. It claims to be the best fifty cent knee pants in America and ends with the slogan Seeing is Believing.
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