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Newspaper

Petersburg Daily Progress

Location

Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1906

Page

2

Blandford Cemetery Office warranted amid strong civic support

The Common Council should fund a substantial office at Blandford cemetery. The Progress urges a larger annual appropriation to keep the grounds in first class order with gravel walks and well kept turf, arguing a prosperous year supports the investment and wider civic pride. It notes Wall Street caution despite broad industrial activity and predicts continued prosperity with high railroad, bank, and building momentum.

Ladies’ Memorial Association Common Council Blandford Cemetery United States Tines Wall Street

Snakes Price Trends and Trade in Big Reptiles

A dealer explains snake pricing by length and bulk, noting that while larger snakes fetch high prices per foot, value varies with thickness and individual characteristics. Snakes are sold by foot or pound only when appropriate, with many big specimens bought from sailors and shipped to zoological parks and shows nationwide.

Jenard Wwe India

Inaccessible Forests of Guatemala Describe Timber Trade

Northern and eastern Guatemala remain dense forests with mahogany and cedar. Timber is mainly leased by concession, with limited titles and short terms. Rail line opening into Bechar spurs rapid pacification and a $2 million market at Fi guig station amid brigand attacks.

Guatemala Peten Alta Verapaz Izabal United States California Oraso Bichar Ben Zireg Bechar Ben “Ires Figuig

Novelties in Veils and Color Guidance

The article discusses veils in various colors and fabrics, noting radium and shaded veils are popular. It cautions that facial tones affect appearance, with red pink and cold blues often failing over the face. Black, brown, and dark blue enhance darker complexions, while some pinks and mauves look poor on the face.

Daily Telegraph

Astir Belts and Silks Offer Bargains at Store Sale

White embroidered belts priced 25c and 49c for bulk buys. black and white silk belts 25c and 50c. End-of-lot discounts label 25c, 39c and 73c items. Taffeta and silk fabrics offered at low prices, including 36-inch taffeta at $1, fully guaranteed. Organdies and batistes described as fresh, clean, and dye-pure with 12½ to 25c prices. Black spangled robes at 20 percent off. Silks nets and grenadines imported directly from factories to save middlemen profits.

White goods stock features in Petersburg sale

The notice touts a wide array of white fabrics in a Petersburg dry goods store. It claims low prices on organ dies and muslin lace, touts the quality and value, and invites customers to inspect with no cost. It promises remnants from last week’s sale carry over to this week.

Barham, Rogers & Co's Petersburg Virginia

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