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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1888

Page

7

American Type and Patti's Fame in 19th Century Pageant

The excerpt blends notes on Adelina Patti culminating in Mapleson and Gye engagements, with Emma Abbott stories, and a polemic on American beauty standards. It includes quotes on foreign influx curtailment and American ideal types, referencing European singers, patrons, and stage fashion trends.

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Fragmented Civil War Tale and Odd Inquiries From a Turbulent Era

A jangly, early American battlefield reminiscence recounts General Forrest and a sergeant major crossing a icy Tennessee river during a raid with shows of bravado and rough humor. Mixed with odd asides on patent leather care and a pepper tree description, the piece blends frontline memory with period essays and commercial asides.

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The New Footwear Revolution and Its Harsh Truths

An extended critique of modern shoes and fashion, detailing the misery caused by new footwear from stiff corsets to tight boots. The piece condemns mass shoe manufacturing for harming feet, praising natural foot shape and criticizing McKay machines for accelerating suffering. It contrasts Lynn and New York shoe industries, noting production scales and labor dynamics.

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Museumi Pacific By. Co. Expansion Across Regions

The Museumi Pacific By. Co. lists its popular line serving Kansas City, St. Louis, and all joints east and north, with routes to Hot Springs Arkansas New Orleans Florida and southern and southeastern points.

Kansas City St. Louis Lot Springs Ark New Orleans Florida

Through Free Reglining Chair Cars to Kansas City and St Louis

Through Pullman Sleeping Cars to Kansas City on Suman sleeping cars daily to St Louis in the morning area. California Oregon and all Pacific Coast points. This is the 3 favorite routes and through service to major western points.

Fultestmarest Kansas City St. Louis Pullman Sullmanee California Oregon Pacific Coast

Excursion Tickets to San Diego and California Routes

Excursion tickets via the Great Southern route to San Diego San Francisco and all California points good for six months with stopover privileges offered.

San Diego Eac Jes San Francisco All California Via Great Southern

Choice of Routes Returning

Fragmented travel notice lists routes and contact details for booking. Mentions a time tablog and information line at 127 Main St. W eee Home. References to Denver and Salt Lake routes with unclear details and noisy OCR.

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