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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
5
Portsmouth news brief mixing city notes, court dates, local visits, Labor Day events, a large Norfolk parade, a Steamer accident, and a report on a downtown fire. Includes civic meetings, a Norfolk police briefing, and local crime with non-graphic details.
A critic suggests a dramatic test to settle whether Shakespeare or Bacon authored the plays, noting King Lear’s poor performance provides one inflection point for authorship. The writer expects truth to emerge from grave scrutiny of both figures.
Tran Begs and Bran lags described as delightful summer bath adjuncts that soften water and refresh rites of ablution. Ribbons and chameleon fabric are new fashion items. chameleon ranges from light to dark and may become popular under fashion mandates. A thrifty tip suggests washing children's dresses to blend colors for patch concealment. The piece ends noting umbrellas and gold items at G K Walton and Co.
A jumble of humorous and critical snippets mocks Chicago life with cobblestone streets wood sidewalks and elevated boards. It satirizes residents, public figures, and local manners, with curt jokes about river scenes, health tonics, and city boosters amid playful quips from multiple sources.
In Berkley Mr George King of Charlotte visits Mro U O Trea. A baptism occurs Sunday night at Yorkley Avenue Huptint Church. A girl named Bottie Koreman of New York revisits family on Piley Street. Misses Bottie Crawfort and Boadlal Foreman of Elizabeth City visit Miss Lelia Homulrion on Liberty Street. Rev Dr W T Barrett has moved from South Norfal to Brimbleton. A public school event accompanies a city parade with music by Newport News musicians and civic speakers.
New York Journal reports a cutting edge aluminum yacht designed for extreme speed by Charles B D Maser with Lewis Nixon connection. The vessel aims for 30 plus knots, 2000 horsepower, twin screws, 60 foot draft claims, and ocean crossing range. Details include two independent sets, electric lighting, telegraph system, and a 4000 square foot sail-like surface. origins likened to naval craft and torpedo boat lines. Ownership not yet decided.
An Italian physician Professor Manipli claims a new serum based treatment for phthisis presented to the Bordeaux medical congress. The formula is not disclosed yet reputedly shows effectiveness in cases where other methods failed. Paris newspaper Soir quotes Dr. Hous questioning whether the remedy destroys bacilli or merely suppresses symptoms. A Jersey City anecdote recalls a domestic dispute ending in gunfire between two brothers, Philip Govlim and Adam Govlim, resulting in Adam’s injury and Philip surrendering to police. An aside in Chicago Tribune notes abundant fish stories despite plenty of catch.
The Athens Constitution notes a wave of lawsuits by wealthy men facing claims of damages from women. Zella Nicolaus sues George Gould for 85000 after failing to collect 40000 in her first suit, then Josephine Mack sues George Tait for 150000 over broken promises. Barnes and Mungowan face 100000 damages claims amid alleged perjury. The piece portrays these millionaires as targets of blackmail and legal woes, with a tone of sharp irony about affluent men and romance.
A Catalina Bay incident tells of Miaw Grace Pitney of Los Angeles who, while climbing Anger Loaf mountain overlooking Catalina Bay, toppled 800 feet into brush and seaweed, was saved by buoyant seaweed and rescued. She suffered a fractured left ankle but survived with other injuries, aided by rescue crews in a dramatic seaside accident.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Pigs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves cold fevers headaches and constipation. It claims wide acceptance by the medical profession and warns buyers to obtain the California Fig Syrup Co. product labeled on the bottle and to beware substitutes.
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