The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-16
A QUESTION OF DAYS.
The Times Club Nearing
It's Close.
A Noteworthy Achievement. Re
1narkabie Evidence OF the Popu-
larity Of Good Literature III
Virginia aud North
Carolina.

In other columns of this issue atteIl-
ton is called to the fact that The Times
Club is now nearing its close. The qucs-
ton of Il few days more will end an I'M
dcrtakins which has proven at once Il
credit TO the enterprise and progressive
ness OF The Times and u splendid tribute
to the literary appreciation of its readers
throughout the States OF Virginia and
North Carolina. Thousands OF dollars
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greater conSratulation, however, is the
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ment. culture, achievement
Modern Eloquence,' edited by the Hon.
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and others of equal note, is 4 constant
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