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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1897

Page

4

Dress Goods and Silks Sell at Unmatched Norfolk Prices

A lively catalog of fabrics and garments claims unprecedented stock and low prices in Norfolk. French serges, all wool fabrics, and bright plaids show discounts from 12 1 2 to 1 25 per yard, with broad cloths at 1.00. Winter underwear and shirts, union suits, and hose follow at deep sale prices, claiming superior value and a wide range for men women and children. The store promises quality, abundance, and aggressive discounts across chemises, woolens, and accessories.

Norfolk United States Union

Coats and Blankets Sale Offers Deep Discounts Monday

Extensive display of ladies and children's coats capes and blankets with deep discounts. Over a thousand coats and blankets priced from 50 cents to 6 dollars and more, including $6 all wool items for 4 dollars. Special Monday showing features new novelty coats with bright colors and military braid, along with hats braids and trimmings.

Salim Jela Dreas Thig

Children's Coats Sell At Bargain Prices In Sale

Four hundred coats offered with value pricing. Prices start at $3.50 and rise with style including capes and fancy novelties. Heavy discounts on extreme models reduce cost from higher list prices.

Ladies Capes Offer From London Dyed Seal Fur Trim

Special sale item tells of last week. Plush capes, brand and fur trimmed, fine silk plus London dyed seal. Never before under five dollars. Here, limited stock.

Plush Capes on Sale In Diverse Shades

Plainly red capes 28 inches deep with 10 inch sweep offered at $6.00. Lined in colored silks with varied trim, far more valuable at $10.00, priced higher in other markets but here shown by chance for buyers.

Cloth Capes Offer Bargain Prices and Warmth

The advertisement promotes cloth capes with Blacld Cheviot Cape at $1.75 for two. Capes range up to $12.00, with a special Black Curly Abstractant Cape, 31 inches long and 120 inches sweep, emphasizing warmth and value.

Uniform costs rise as Navy switches hats and gear

The Navy orders a new hat and full dress gear causing officers to face substantial costs from $8 to $500 for uniforms. Prices vary by material and lace, with tailsors in New York and Washington controlling most work. Rank changes add fresh costs for stripes belts and buttons.

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Life Span Facts From Professor Warren

The piece cites Warren on human longevity with numbers: average life around 39 years, small percentages reaching 80 or 100, and a rapid world population rhythm. It notes moments are wasted and urges prompt action with One Minute Cough Cure.

Lanion Warren Truitt & Bintils

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