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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1889
Page
5
An assorted page from a historical newspaper includes class ads, notices, and local items. It mentions upcoming sales, public notices, and community events with names, places, and dates woven through dense OCR text.
Inside the Burton Car Works the machine shop reveals costly gear and specialized tools. A 42 inch drill, tapering mills, bolt cutters, and a vast wheel press mark the axle and wheel production, with workers and supervisors guiding precision casting and boring for car components.
The school board held a tense bond selling session with only Keen & Co. of Chicago and Western Banking Co. represented among bidders. After a short delay, the board adjourned without bids and planned a Monday meeting to reassess and possibly reoffer the bonds, noting anticipated better market conditions and a potential eastern sale to maximize price.
The item lists a dated mix of legal proceedings and social notices. It mentions an auction for leave of Morarh Coli, testimony for defendant Bach ve Stewart, and applications for attachments in Garber v Ballard. It notes marriages in Wichita and Goddard, a probate ceremony, and various court dispositions. It also includes church suppers, meetings, and community events with names of participants and dates.
A jumble of names and places shows residents traveling to and from towns including Town init ne Torts and Topeka. Visitors mentioned include Miss Tearh.ths, Mrs C. M. Wrichi, and Miss LL Knight, with social calls and family gatherings noted along with numerous addresses and acquaintances across Kansas and nearby states.
A diver recounts the perilous moments after a shipwreck, detailing the chaotic scene and the struggle to locate survivors. The narrative emphasizes the danger of the sea and the diver's resolve in the immediate aftermath.
The readable bits sketch a long fragment about a court case and a public event. Names like Haksoud and Westaklis surface amid garbled lines, with scattered dates, places, and dramatic claims. The piece hints at legal action, community figures, and commemorations, but the thread remains broken and unclear.
Severe cold and unseasonable winds disrupt daily life across the Dakopack area. Officials urge caution as school delays and transportation issues spread, with residents reporting frostbite risks and heatless homes. Local crews brace for further outages and icy conditions through the week.
Fragmentary note shows Hood's Sarsaparilla priced at 100 doses for a dollar. The OCR text is unclear about exact product or date but indicates a promo or pricing reference. No additional actionable details available.
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