Political shifts and Kansas Democratic tensions noted
The piece contrasts Republican losses in civil service and Rhode Island trends with Democrat resilience, highlights Wichita’s factory growth via Burton Palace Stock Car Works and Kansas manufacturing gains, and reports Wichita political friction as the Democratic State Central Committee delegates the state nominating convention to Leavenworth amid Southwest Kansas discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Palace
Wichita
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kansas
State Central Committee
Leavenworth
Rurlac-Tor
RetLecron
Gazette
Democratic State Central Committee
Southwest
Commonwealth
Wichita Beacon
Ingalls Defends Lincoln Era Arguments Against Democrats
Bronze era political flare as John J. Ingalls refuses to apologize for remarks about Democrats praise of Mr. Cleveland. The letter to a Philadelphia gentleman recalls Democratic attacks on Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield and Arthur to argue for immunity from criticism of the incumbent.
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John J. Ingalls
White House
Ken Binket
Henry Watterson
Kansas
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Grain and Flour Stocks Report From Bradstreets 1888
A first nearly complete Bradstreets report details U S and Canadian grain and flour held by farmers as of March 21 1888 with coasts totals and year over year comparisons. Wheat stock declines across states and regions are noted with specific figures for Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota Illinois Iowa Kansas Missouri New York Pennsylvania and Atlantic seaboard cities.
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United States
Canada
Bradstreets
Rocky Mountains
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
St. Louis
Memphis
Louisville
New Orleans
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
East Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
New York State
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Manitoba
Bradstreet
Gleissner's ads and Abilene notices pour through April 1888
Abilene Kansas notices advertise purchases at Gleissner's for paint oil sugar prune coffee and linseed oil. A teachers' examination set for April 28 in the First Ward School. Dissolution of Miller and Snoke partnership with settlement at Shockey & Snider's. Estate sale in Dickinson County on April 28 with cash sale of the west half of section 18. Real estate auction, and court sale of Kaney & Hodge addition Lot 4 and 5 with mortgage notice. Also many misc items and prices from Gleissner's and Berry Berry & Co.
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Abilene
Kas
Sa.m. J.S. Ford
Kalsomine
Gleissner’s
Abilene, Kas
Christian Miller
W. H. Snoke
Miller & Snoke
Shockey & Sni\er
State OF
Kansas
Dickinson County
Michael Porney
Kilene
Said County
Lzheen
Kunsas
William Messingién
Th Court House
Dickinan
State of Kansas
Witz
Kaney & Hodge
Kar
Abilene Investment Co Loan Offers and Milllet Ad
A varied old notices page shows lending offers from Abilene Investment Co with 6 12 percent terms and low rates, plus a Lewold Fisher catalog, J. W. Jenks German millet ads, a trade offer with D R Gordon for Kansas, seed corn sale at 85 cents a bushel in Jansen Nebraska, and a Hallett Co work-at-home opportunity promising $5 to $25 daily with free starter information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Silk sale offers low spring prices on silks
Silks offered at special spring discount with black silks from 57c to 2.50 per yard. A special at 1.00 is unbeatable below 1.25. Includes elegant China silks colored gros grains and satins with summer silks and exceptional bargains.
Parasols at low prices in new striped and plaid designs
A local ad touts a range of parasols and silk umbrellas with long handles and lace covers. Prices start from 10 cents to 8 dollars, promising good bar gains and urging customers to view the elegant silk line at very low prices.
New French Novelties and Silk Warp Cashmeres for Sale
Wool dress goods advertised with a line of new French novelties. Silk warp cashmeres at 1 25, cheap at 1 50. English mix suiting 18c per yard. Cashmeres 30c, excellent value. Cheap dress goods at 5c, worth 10c. A persuasive note inviting shoppers to visit and be pleased.
Specials Prices For Unlaundried Shirts And Fabrics
Special notice lists 40c for an unlaundried shirt 4e per yard for crash se per yard for bleached muslin 25c for a ladies silk mitt 6e for apron gingham 25c for agents neat tie worth 50c unclear text preserves pricing and items from a historical advertisement to reflect period sales context.
Hats and Caps Marked at the Same Profit
A brief retail notice states groceries offered at 50 percent cheaper than neighbors, with hats and caps marked at the same profit level.
Special White Goods Sale This Week At Bargain Prices
White goods stock praised as most satisfactory this season with new styles and finest quality. Prices range from 5c to 40c per yard. A special sale in this line is ongoing this week, inviting customers seeking bargains.
Special Hose Sale Promises Fast Colors and Durability
Advertises a line of ladies hose in black and colors guaranteed to resist cracking and color rub. Promotion highlights a special price of 25 cents for Miss and Childrens' hose in plentiful quantities.
Knit Underwear and Ladies Jersey Chests Ad
An advertisement for a fine line of Ladies' Jersey rib chests in cotton lisle and silk available in unbleached and fancy colors. Also a full line of Mens Underwear offered by the retailer.
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Jersey
Muslin Underwear Line Offers Elegant Gowns and Garments
An elegant line of ladies gowns chemises skirts drawers and corset covers offered at prices that touch bottom, highlighting affordable feminine apparel in this muslin underwear selection.
Clothing line promises value at Abilene shop
An Abilene retailer touts strong value in menswear with all wool suits priced at $10, half of typical $20 value. The shop highlights boys suits and waists as specialties and urges customers to inspect the new stock.
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Abilene
Boots and Shoes Offered at Bedrock Prices
No back stock sold in this department. First class goods shown. Ladies fine hand turned and hand sewed shoes. Machine sewed for Misses, Children and Men at bedrock prices. See our line of Children's tip shoes. Our Ladies two dollar fifty cent kid shoe. Our Men's two dollar fifty cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bed Rock
Groceries and Queensware Advertised Prices
A local ad lists prunes and chiming at 1 for 20 pounds each, evaporated apples and blackberries at 1 per 8 pounds, pure honey and fruit butter at 1 per 12 pounds, and mince meat 10c per pound. Canned produce includes standard tomatoes 12 1 2c, corn 10c, pumpkins 12 1 2c, and California fruit cans from 20c to 30c with assorted peaches pears grapes and cherries.
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California
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Richard Warine
the Reflector Publishing Company
John J. Cooper
C. L. Moore
Richard Waring
A. W. Rice
A.W. Rice
B. F. Nelson
New England
Rhode Island
Denver Press
V.P. Wilson
North Denver
V. P
James R. Wilson
Abislope
Leavenworth Times
Athens
Georgia
Kanas
Washington
James G. Blaine
The
Globe-Democrat
Kan
Wiemrra
Hallowell
Oklahoma Band
Berry, Berry & Co.’s
Arbuckle
Gleissner
District Court
Dickinon County
Verein
Hallam & ¥. L. Parker
Hallam & Parker
William J. Russell
Sallie FE Hassell
Hiland Southworth
John P. Agnew
Swill
Abilene Investment CO
First Nat. Bank
LEBOLD, _ FISHER & CO
J. W. Jenks
Broadway
Tari
D. R. Gorden
Per Bushel
Jansen
Neb
Jansen Bank
Jesse Engle
Belle Springs
P. W. Tresen & Bros
Wolford
J. M. Gleissner
Abiene
South Worth
Oseph Spandler
Spruce Street
Brenizer Store
Buckeye Ave
North Buckeye Avenue
Nelsonit
B. Case
J B. Case
Zosiieky
Groceries and Queensware
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