Three Valuable Books Given Away
Mrs Nella Daggett editor of the Home publishes Fancy Work and Arts Decorations with instructions for dolices, table covers, scrapa, tray cloths, pin cushions. A 16 page Nursery Rhymes pamphlet and Successful Home Dyeing accompany. Free to any reader of The Virginian who forwards the coupon to Wells Richardson & Co Burlington Vt.
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The
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Wells, Richardson & Co
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Norfolk Driving Club Park heats reveal gripping 2:16 trot win
In Norfolk, the Park races drew crowds of schoolchildren and spectators for the fourth day. The 2:16 trot produced a tight finish with Bert Sheldon emerging by a breath as Robert Burns faded after early leads. Bets and maneuvers surrounded the strack events while Peaches and Belle Pile contested decisive heats amid rule calls and substitutions.
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Lelie
Mac Minay
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Imo
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Lvadne
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Bert Sheldon
Neal
Robert Burns
Secoml
Sheldon
Belle Pile
Peth Belle
Burns
Barsa Wood
Weather Forecast For Virginia And North Carolina
Weather report from Vowar Washington dated October 8 1897 notes fall warmth in Virginia with cooler Saturday night and northwesterly winds while North Carolina sees fall warmth Saturday with southerly winds. Calendar lists sunrises 6 08 a m and sunset 5 57 p m. high water 8 04 and 8 35 a m and p m. low water 1 51 a m and 2 32 p m. U S Department of Agriculture data include maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation figures.
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Washington, D
Virginia
North Carolina
U. 5 Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Jan- Mary Jat
Senadt Od
Ray
Pump arrival pending as city fixes Lake Joyce supply
The Water Department advances pumping work while awaiting the Lake Joyce pump from Jersey City. Rail tracers estimate completion despite imperfect data and aim for immediate connection once the unit arrives. Current flow remains about 2 million gallons daily, with Lake Lawson springs providing limited relief until Joyce is online.
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Ske
Water Department
Lake Joyce
Jersey City
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Lake Lawson
Joyce
Political meeting to rally Democratic nominees in Norfolk
Colonel C. F. Day calls a District Democratic Committee meeting for October 1 at 12 m in the Atlantic Hotel Norfolk. Attendees include county chairmen and all Democratic candidates. party leaders urge attendance and support for Moeesis Foster Cooke Kier as nominees for Senate and House. The piece argues for establishing a workhouse to reduce beggars and a dangerous criminal class blamed for robberies.
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C. F. Day
District Democratic Commenee
Norfolk
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the last salve for vita, Tirnises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chilblains, Corns, and other ailments with a money back guarantee. Sold by Burrow, Martin & Co. at 20 cents per box.
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Trolley Mash Delivers Severe Hand Injury To John Lynn
A trolley accident near the power house of the city railway injures John Lynn, a young wire man from the GadAccident blog. His left hand is crushed with multiple fingers likely lost. he is moved to a nearby house, then Saint Vincent's for ambulance treatment and further care. Police await word on possible motorman liability.
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John Lyon
cHy Railway Company
John Lynn
Lynn
Real Semtain
St. Vincent's
Lydia Pinkham Vitamin Valve: Ovarian Disease Advised Care
An advertisement urges women with ovarian discomfort to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites symptoms like tenderness swelling and dull dragging pains and prints a testimonial from Mrs. H. L. Meyers of Quala, Virginia, praising relief after using the remedy and inviting letters for free advice.
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Pinkhaim
Mas. H. L. Myens
Qualale
Pinkham
Soldier Boys Plan Big Fourth Regiment Parade at Fair
Colonel Harry Hodges leads roughly 400 men of the Fourth Virginia Volunteers to a joint parade with the Elizabeth City Naval Reserve at the fair grounds. They will form at the Armory, march through principal streets, ride to the grounds for exhibits and races, then return for a dress parade on Commercial Place.
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Une
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Portsmouth
Old Dominion Guards
Portsmouth Tiifles
Grimes
Newport News
Hampton
Suffolk
Smithfield
Pranklin
Petersburg
Unprecedented drought grips multiple regions
The article reports widespread drought with springs and cisterns dried up and rivers running dry. Norfolk records only 2-100 of an inch of rain since month start while many counties see little to none. Farmers face ruined crops, dust fills houses, and signs of rain scarcity are observed nationwide with reports of forest fires and hardship from Indiana to Alabama.
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Norfolk
Sisphe
F.C. McConnell
Indiana
Wisconsin
Allehiean
McConnell
Mtanitoa
Morris Siys
Alabama
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC Ad Claims Cure All Chills
No Cure No Pay. Druggets sell GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and Malaria. It is simply Trin and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer the bitter nauseating tonics. Price 50c.
A Puritan Romance to Debut on Tuesday
Miss Isa bel Evesson and Estelle Cyniton present the romantic comedy A Puritan Romance in this city on Tuesday evening October 12. The production aims to blend sparkling comedy with a Puritan life backdrop and stars Estelle Clayton and Isabel Evesson as joint leads. Seats go on sale Friday at usual prices.
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van Wyck
Academy OF Music
Tsarel Evelson
Estella Clayton
Isabel Evesson
Estelle Cyniton
Mise Estelle Clayton
Wfonfay
Foone
Hindon
Americs
J. J. Wyitt
Indianapolis
Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Cincinnati
Walling
Academy of Muse
O’clark Mt
Foster
Joshua
Dan Darleigh
Merekiah
Joshua Simpkins
Youths and Boys Wear Store Weathering Prices
In Norfolk shoppers are urged to seek the fullest facilities and widest assortment for youths and boys apparel with the promise of the lowest prices and reliable quality. The ad touts staple goods, dependable novelties, and value beyond compare, inviting customers to compare and buy locally.
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Norfolk
Beene
Specials in Boys' Short Pants Suits
An array of all wool and cheviot boys suits offered, including grey plaid reefer and double breasted styles, in sizes up to 16 years. Deals feature special “TO-DAY” prices on various weatherproof and fancy Scotch checks, with embroidery, braid trim, silk seams, and Italian linings. Limited quantities.
Specials in Young Men's Suits at 50 Dollars Each
Special sale offers all wool gray cheviot and plaid cheviot long pants with double stitched edges. Sizes range from 14 to 19 for gray sacks and 15 to 10 for plaid styles, priced at 6.50 to 12.50, boasting genuine fabric and workmanship.
Specials in Boys Heefers Dine Chinchill Reeders
Featured chinned chinchilla reeders for boys with ulster and sailor collars lined with fancy casalmere for comfort. Sailor collar models trimmed with braid and sizes 2 to 16 priced at 2.00 with a 45 percent sale. includes two tone Montagnac reeders in silver with braid trim and novelty buttons. Limited time today.
Just a little Chilly Open Late at Joseph Brown
Local shop at 210 Church Street advertises generous stock and late hours from 11 30 p m offering underwear blankets and comforts with a friendly service note from Joseph Brown promising to help customers stay warm.
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Joseph Brown
Church Street
Notice on Ad Payments for Score Cards
ANL reminds advertisers in the score cards to pay the bill at the hall. Marine joins to take charge of the score card business. Payment request sent to all concerned.
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ANL
Palr
Moe
Mariner
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