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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1887
Page
4
A controversial miscellany notes a hoped coal find near Medicine Lodge gaining attention. A Wichita to Medicine Lodge railroad via Harper City is discussed. Opinions on Lamar and political figures surface amid other items including a Quaker poet commemoration and naval defense funding debates.
The piece argues that Wichita’s rising manufacturing value will soon surpass all Kansas cities, driven by low taxes and business incentives. It urges manufacturers and investors to consider Wichita, warning that city tax policy changes may raise rates and favor local industry growth over rivals.
A fragmented travelogue and local commentary proclaim Wichita’s ascent into a major commercial and real estate hub in Kansas. It highlights impending growth, rising property values, and new developments, with praise for Wichita's economic prospects and regional influence. Names of cities, projects, and figures appear amid lengthy descriptive digressions on architecture and tourism.
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