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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
1
A dubious local ad promises a major stock reduction at Netty 1238 to 127 North Main Street. It touts two to three times value on spring goods and claims a Thursday sale on the 11th with prices at 813 cents, urging customers to view a south window display.
An advertisement touts nine bleached Latin Damasks in the north window with prices cut to 89 cents on Friday. It claims typical costs reach $1 and $1.25 and emphasizes selling well below cost to counter skepticism about advertising.
Announcement notes a linen sale offering about 2,000 yards of Charlies at 31/2 cents per yard, with good standard goods and heavy figured Charlies available by time until closing at 3 1/2 cents per yard. The message hints at a public event with multiple price points and quotes.
The notice boasts constant slaughtering throughout the establishment with 6i-inch Henriettas at 16 2-4 cents and 84-inch all wool Flannels at 18 1-2 cents available morning or afternoon. China Silks at 83 cents, ribbons, silk umbrellas at 1.80, and Jersey Ribbed Vests at 10 cents are pitched as ongoing bargains with assurances of bulk buying and low prices.
NE 123 to 127 North Main Street hosts a grand opening featuring drapery silks towel rings in wood and brass silk for fancy work and Persian braidings. Ladies goods in exclusive styles advertised for Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th.
On sale this week 40 dozen childrens Lace Caps priced at 25 cents each with some pieces valued higher. 32 dozen caps offered at 0 cents a piece. Also 23 pieces half wool dress goods at 19 cents, one case half wool Charlies at 7 cents a yard, all wool Henriettas at 48 cents, and 88 dozen mens untamurized shirts at 42 cents. Limit per customer.
An election dispute over an injunction failed to materialize as the court did not hear nor consider the request. Details describe conflicts among local election officials, the legality of votes, and a mayoral race, with references to sworn statements and prior Supreme Court decisions affecting town boundaries.
The Bank of Guthrie with a capital stock of 0, OW, opened plans today to begin business on April 2 and become the first bank in Oklahoma territory. Hon. M. W. Levy, president. Geo. W. Robinson, vice president. and Horace Speed, also noted, head a list of officers from notable banks in Wichita and Winfield.
A westbound overland passenger train and an eastbound counterpart collided Sunday afternoon near Peach Springs Arizona, leaving many passengers injured. A laborer on the platform was killed by a escaping pipe fire, and Mrs Piedly perished in flames while her husband tried to save her. In Michigan a man swallowed five eggs in three minutes for a wager, breaking a long-standing record. Chicago postmasterships are discussed.
The April report highlights successful sorghum sugar trials in Kansas and notes the Indian Territory as a potential site for sugar manufacture. Prof. H H Wiley’s bulletin surveys water soil fuel and weather factors, with government stations expanding research. Fort Logan designated near Denver. Washington posts discuss station progress, sugar diffusion tests, and the viability of large scale production under varied conditions.
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