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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
8
A fragmented narrative recalls a solemn procession of veterans marching through a city, blue caps signaling unit pride as crowds observe the silent tribute. The piece interweaves lines about fallen patriots and distant graves, evoking a mournful national memory.
Leila Marsden faces pressure to marry Maj. Arburton while Charlie Willoughby bets on the ladies prize race. At the finish Willoughby wins but his horse bolts the hedge. Leila’s vow to ride to win leads to a tense moment and a dramatic elopement-like aftermath with her husband’s ironic pride.
A fragmented article describes Moorit color decorations for rooms with shelves, cupboards, and chests in Pompadour and Delle Varden styles. It notes white wood, leather fittings, and enamel finishes for home furniture, with suggested lighting and bedspreads including white satin and monogrammed covers.
A glimpse into a downtown dining scene features two prominent businessmen debating loyalty and salary, revealing the host’s generous fiction of a trusted clerk while underpaying him. The scene shifts to a street quarrel between two men, ending in a chaotic sidewalk fight. The column closes with a brief verse excerpt and a notice of a timetable change for Santa Fe and related lines.
The Wichita Eagle lists rail promotions including Frisco round trips and Santa Fe routes, detailing Pullman service from Wichita to St Joseph via Chicago lines, with schedules, fare notices, and booking contacts. Advertisements claim brochures and a durable loan application book for farmers, plus travel notices from multiple railroad lines and agents.
Morning train leaves Wichita at 1 and evening train departs at 105 PM the North Main Street station at Luton dey and Douglas avenue Ravineta Mothers. Tickets available at North Main or at the depot corner Second and Wilmington for informatean auto routes.
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