Cervera Denies Meeting Sampson and Virginia Bond Growth
The Richmond News reports Cervera says he never met Sampson and notes his missed eastward turn at Santiago, potentially altering events. Minnesota has purchased 75,000 more Virginia bonds, bringing its holdings to over 1.5 million, signaling strong Virginia credit in the Northwest. The piece also recounts broader editorial reactions on suffrage and education, and mentions Dewey at Manila Bay.
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Cervera
Sampson
Santiago
Richmond News
Minnesota
Virginia
Northwest
Merchan ts Seek to Move Homestead Credit Changes
A Richmond Leader editorial notes merchants press for extending home stead debt limits while praising current law for poor debtors. It argues that poor voters did not petition the convention, implying broad satisfaction with existing exemptions and urging legislators to protect the poor against changes.
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Richmond
White and colored harmony praised by Valley Baptist leaders
The Valley Baptist Association speakers, supported by colored preachers, praised white treatment in Virginia and linked their future to Old Virginia. The editor notes mutual respect and warns against political bias by some leaders.
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Valley Baptist Association
Virginia
Colored Valley Baptist Association
Piedmont West Virginia Building Boom Expands
The Piedmont area and suburbs see ongoing growth with building activity rising. Revenue officers disrupted illicit distilleries in Russell County amid material shortages in Richmond driving higher costs for contractors.
Virginia Potatoes Attract Northern Buyers Amid Shortage
Potatoes and corn become dearer as crop failures push prices up. Northern buyers descend on Virginia, seeking fields of tubes and driving up demand. Some farmers sell un-dug potatoes for seven thousand dollars, risking supply being shipped out of state and tightening local markets.
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Middle Atlantic
New England
Virginia
Richmond Ewa
Norfolk and Western Railway reports strong annual earnings
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company shows for the year ended June 30 total earnings of 15 785 441 dollars, up 1 604 436 from last year, and net earnings of 6 330 082 dollars, up 750 073 or 13 percent. The system operates 1 554 miles of road and its gross earnings exceed Virginia tax revenue by nearly five times. The company is described as enterprising and well managed across departments.
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Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Virginia
Sinking Creek Sinks Disappears Along Giles County
Sinking Creek, a major Giles County stream, has vanished over a thirty mile stretch leaving a dry rock bed with scattered pools. Fifteen mills along the banks closed as the water vanished a week ago amid unaccounted rainfall.
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Sinking Creek
Giles County
Roanoke Luray Rail Trip Ad and Editorial Note
A Tuesday excursion on August 20 offers a round trip of 2.50 with Caverns admission. Train departs Roanoke at 7 a.m. and returns from Luray at 5 50 p.m. Written by W A Yland Martin Roanoke Virginia. The piece pivots to a moral reflection on press fairness and public error.
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Roanoke
Luray
W.ayland Martin
Levy Raised to 40 Cents Draws School Debate
Salem Virginia public schools face tax raise concerns as the School Board defends a 40 cent levy amid criticism from the Salem Sentinel. Superintendent Stearns rejects claims of overcrowding and low standards, urging open discussion and editorial balance from the newspaper.
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Times
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the Sentinel
Salem High School
University of Virginia
Times-Register
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R. ©. Stearnes
Notice to A P Conway on Roanoke land sale 1901
Aug 2 1901 notice to A P Conway about Lot No 4 Section 1 Baltimore & Ohio Land Co lands in Salem district Roanoke County Virginia sold Jan 23 1895 for delinquent taxes. Purchase application filed. appearance required within four months to protect interests. Clerk Chas D Denit Roanoke Co Court Virginia notice date August 2 1901.
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Thomas A. Kasey
Roanoke County
Virginia
Salem Times-Register
Ehras. D. Dentt
W. Ballard
A. P. Conway
S Aid County
Baltimore & Ohio Land Co
Salem
Said County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Laura G. Wells
Jerry B. Wedgls
Jerry HB. Wells
Balem
Bargain Linen and Lace Goods Offered
We feature 5c India Linen up to 50c Organdie selections with special Sheer India Linens at 10c 12c and 15c a yard. Two yard White Organdie at 30c per yard. White Lace effects for waists and dress fronts plus all over laces for shirt waists. Point De Spray 50 inch for waists at 30c and 50c per yard. A cool choice for dresses or waists.
Local retailer offers clothing in varied sizes and prices
A shop advertises a range of goods labeled by size with prices 5c 15c 20c and 25c. The notice promotes extra sizes for the beat 10c West line and contrasts with other items priced at 5e.
Seasonal Umbrella Sale at Cost Prices
Advertises surplus stock of parasols and umbrellas for sale at cost or below, with items priced from 50 cents upward. Emphasizes large umbrellas for farmers and excess stock late in the season.
Colored Lawns and Linens Sale Prices
Advertising notice listing colored lawns at 5 8 10 12 and 15 cents per yard along with colored organ dies from 8 to 15 cents. English dimities at 20 cents per yard. Summer skirt fabric denims striped linens plain linens and ducks offered.
Bargains on Waists and Skirts In New Lineup
White shirt waists priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.50 are offered along with new nobby styles. A good line of Madras and Silk Waists are on reduced prices. Models include Crash Cinems P. K. Ducks Worsted and Silk. A few bargains remain in walking skirts.
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Madras
P. K
Aviat Oceas Samae
Ladies' Muslin Underwear Price Lines
Advertises a line of ladies undergarments including corset covers from 10c to 75c skirts 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.50 each night robes 50c to 1.50 pants from 25c up highlighting affordable options and sizes.
Crepe Papers For Lambrequins And Lamp Shades
An offer of crepe papers described as suitable for Lambrequins and lamp shades arrives as a pretty decorative lot. The note emphasizes finish and versatility for home décor projects.
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Lambre
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