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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1897
Page
4
An ad boasts unusually low prices across the store highlighting Monday specials on tailor made satin lined broad cloth suits at 12 and 13 dollars. It claims bulk buying and open pricing ensure savings in blankets dress goods and underwear with blanket prices below jobbine and dress goods under importer case prices.
Announced sale on blankets offering seven pairs in white pure wool marked at low prices. Ad touts soft white wool, varied colors, and deep discounts with a focus on near wholesale pricing ahead of a clearance opening.
George M. Pullman, born 1831 in Brocton New York, built a cabinet trade into a nation changing empire. He transformed sleeping cars into a major industry, founded Pullman Palace Car Co later expanding to a vast town near Chicago and creating a model community with extensive employment and civic contributions.
J C Berry of Spencer Missouri says he healed a thirty year struggle with piles using Dewitts Witch Hazel Salve after trying many other remedies. He offers to verify his claim by writing to him.
A garbled excerpt traces curiosities from early fashion and medical lore, noting male origins of muffs for dieters and a cravat linked to Cravietes era Europe. It mentions the Smithsonian report on early centuries and Niagara power history, with fragmented references to Auguste Porter and hydraulic canals.
Springfield Republicans report Governor Johnson of Alma Ware challenges a petition against a murder conviction claiming 1000 citizens supported the appeal. The county solicitor and jury details are noted while the governor argues the verdict was fair and the process proper, reflecting tensions in executive power.
Save The Children ad features Mr Elmer E E Baker of Blandon Pa praising Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the best cure for cough cold and croup. It claims the medicine is sold everywhere for 25 cents and encourages readers to insist on having it.
A testimonial from Worfolk Va dated 1897 claims a catarrhal ear problem long standing for five years was cured by Dr TL specialist treatment after other doctors failed. It urges others to consult Dr TL at Thea Thoth Main Street and 200 Tunstall Avenue.
I B Tirey and M J Specialist advertise medical services at 311 Main Street over Pronka and Sons. They treat disorders of the nose throat chest and stomach with hours listed up to noon and beyond.
A local charity offers free eye examinations to connect patients with medicines and care. Organizers emphasize accessibility and community support to improve eye health.
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