Historical newspaper advertisements are a real treat, especially when they feature your ancestors. Here is one such example from Christmastime 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia, as printed in the Norfolk Journal and Guide.

The Strand Cafe was owned and operated by my great-grandaunt, Tilithia Brewington King Godbold Dabney (1878-1965).

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Cream of Tomato Soup

Roast Princess Anne Turkey with Sage Dressing

VEGETABLES-Choice of Three

Green Peas Baked Tomatoes Potato Salad Green Cabbage

Candied Sweet Potatoes Spaghetta Tomato Sauce

DESSERTS—Choice of One

Minced Pie Fruit Cake Coconut Pie

Milk Cocoa Tea Coffee

VISITORS ARE CORDIALLY WELCOMED

STRAND CAFE

426 EAST BRAMBLETON AVENUE

MISS AMELIA KING, Mgr. MRS. TILITHIA K. GODBOLD, Prop.

For context, the price of this Christmas meal in 1924 was $0.75. According to the Westegg Inflation Calculator, that is the equivalent of $13.23 in 2022 U.S. dollars.

There is a living memory of the reminiscences of great times at The Strand Cafe. Cousin L.H. remembers her paternal grandmother sharing about how she enjoyed visiting her Aldridge/Brewington cousins at their Norfolk restaurant.

A century later, the theme of family, sharing, good food and conversation remains.

From my family to yours,

Merry Christmas!

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