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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for bladder and urinary issues. It claims benefits including reduced frequent urination, incontinence, burning or tingling sensation, and nighttime awakenings. The copy emphasizes quick improvement and offers mail order options from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A fragmented real estate notice lists multiple properties for sale including rooms for rent on Park Avenue Brown Avenue and John s Street with prices from 12 to 72 dollars. It mentions houses with seven rooms near York and dirties and a farm on the waiter of 7 feet of oyse ter deal priced at 43 000. There are references to farms and an oyster farm for 170 with cash buying. The ad invites property owners to contact the real estate company.
Captain Pat McCaull spoke at Moral to Ader a Pyle Major Dyler Geom Heman Ste. He attacked the Republicans for faults blamed the Democrats for prosperity delays and ridiculed Tyler. The crowd heard him denounce corruption, defend civil schools, and criticize current governors while pledging future vetoes if elected.
A large audience attended the recital at the Meritt church last night featuring Prof Koerner and his assistants. The performance included vocal and instrumental pieces, with notable attention to a piano solo and a violin solo by guest performers.
An old-time advertisement claims a universal remedy for colds and aches. It touts cures at Burrow, Martin & Co and Gate Jewelry Co on Main Street Norfolk, promising relief and urging readers to write for free demonstrations. It stresses guaranteed results and suggests early consultation with eye specialists.
Prices perplex peanut traders as buyers push demand high while stockpiles in warehouses grow. Isle of Wight firm says the crop is normal though much of this year’s supply remains with dealers. Farmers hold some crop as brokers predict a price-keeping combination may form when sales resume. A revival of the Virginia Peanut Association is unlikely but discussed by brokers and cleaners.
The Academy of Manse hosts Primrose and Wee's Minstrel show featuring Mulg Thurlow Waterbury Bros and Teaney among the performers. Lenor Moore sings Sweet Marie, tickets on sale Saturday evening with first floor $1.00 balcony 50 cents. The Clipper will be repeated in a matinee. crowd enthusiasm runs high for the Pioneer program.
A damaged fragment extols a doctor named Gheriye and a world famous remedy Noo vurn claiming cures for nervous ailments. It advertises free consultation and a costly privilege for the wealthy, asserting widespread relief and universal access.
The text presents a garbled OCR of a historical newspaper fragment with numerous misspellings, misplaced capitals, and scrambled phrases. It mentions places like New York and Atlantic, with scattered numbers and event-like terms, but contains no coherent report or identifiable individuals, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions events, beverages, onions, and names but lacks coherent facts or context to summarize a clear news item or outcome.
A notice states that all orders for promyydy and maternithy are tended transformation and testimon ism can be obtained from COP VODGIMIAN at 5 Commerce street with contact details, noting London overheatings and very desirable alyles at NUDOLPHL and WALLACKH on Main street.
A Woman's Methodist Foreign Missionary society gathered for a centenary week at Centenary M E Church with Devotional exercises led by Mrs Ivey. Reports from districts and auxiliaries were read, and the annual secretary's report showed progress in foreign work. The afternoon session included a communion service officiated by Dr Powell Garlanil and Rev Dr Amiss, drawing a large audience and prompting pledges toward mission work.
Washington reports fair and warmer for Virginia with light variable winds and similar slight warming for North Carolina. Port calendar notes sunrise and sunset times, high and low waters, and a meteorological data summary from the Weather Bureau. Southern Literary Lyceum reports two lectures secured by the board, with Mebie and Kennan named as speakers and tickets available through the treasurer.
Water Board and council Water Committee members depart this morning to inspect a proposed new source at the confluence of the Backwater and Chowan rivers. Their route will pass Franklin and continue toward the junction of the streams, following the Chowan to Tunis station on the Norfolk and Carolina railway for an all day fact‑finding trip.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a religious service or sermon notice with references to doom, warnings, and a death related to illness. It mentions a talk at 7:20 PM and a reading at 4:00 PM, urging caution and life preservation amid cold and disease. Advertisements tout a cough remedy and medical endorsements.
Joseph Brown advertises a money back guarantee with a policy of refunds when customers are dissatisfied. The ad promotes Ladies' Vests and Pints at 19¢, Ladies' Vests and Pants at 25¢, and Good-Enough cotton items at 50¢, all underlining a trustful outdoor storefront at 210 Church Street.
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