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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1888
Page
4
The page catalogs storm losses in New York and surrounding areas with estimates near 5 to 8 million dollars, while dispatches critique sensational reporting. It also surveys political and social topics from Kansas and national debates, noting court cases, canal history, and commentary on governance and the press.
Kansas notes summarize Republican state convention issues held in Wichita and Topeka with county central committee control, report on coal mine deals near Cooper county, a judge ruling on import labor for Vanderbilt kitchen staff, and various political notices and railroad industry items from Fort Ellington to Chicago. The article also references local figures, property deals, and a discussion of early surname origins.
Innes and Ross advertise an immense new stock with daily arrivals. The copy highlights exclusive styles across departments, low prices on silk goods, towels, lace curtains, rugs, portieres, and fancy fabrics. The notice mentions numerous discount items and a large variety of home furnishings.
Assorted window shades in six to twelve styles per pattern priced at 45 cents each. Limited copies available and cannot be duplicated for less than a dollar. Shop to stretch dollars and maximize value.
A long OCR fragment recounts streetcar delays near a ferry and rail repairs, noting track damage and repeated fixes. It mentions Albert Pryer the convict and Mayor Jennings, plus references to Weehite and Southwestern Kursie with assorted names, events, and a bustling public scene.
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