06 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
1
A retailer promotes a Christmas sale on black silks for both men and women. The ad touts black gros grain faille rhadzamir peau de soie options, encouraging customers to choose and visit for handpicked selections and low prices.
The Pula Del Phila Store advertises a sweeping sale with deep discounts on broadcloths Henriettas cashmeres plaids tricot and dress goods. Prices drop to 90c for 21.25 broadcloths and to 8c for ginghams with many items halved or more. A one thousand dollar Music Box drawing accompanies purchases over one dollar.
An upbeat notice describes a drawing campaign at 405 East Dougiss, Wichita, offering prizes like gold watches, diamond studs, silverware, and gold jewelry. It touts steady replacement of drawn prizes and claims many visitors consider it fair and generous, naming Ali Carpenter and George P. Boot among known participants.
Secretary Rusk reports southwestern agricultural station near Garden City demonstrates arid lands can be productive without irrigation. Unirrigated desert yields grasses and forage including sorghum, with promise for wheat corn and potatoes. Deep pulverizing to form water holding beds and straw mulching protect seeds and soil.
Supreme court dismissed motion for rehearing in Wallace county seat dispute. Three years earlier a vote awarded the seat to Sharon Springs over Wallace. Security during a motion period included armed guards. no outbreak occurred. The ruling is expected to calm tensions. Annual Sanitary Convention in Lawrence with judges and medical professionals attending. papers presented on public health issues.
Secretary Mouier of the agricultural department returned from an inspection tour of sorghum sugar plants across the state. He praised the new roasting process at the Morula factory, noting reduced diffusion machinery use and regulatory benefits. Delegates from across the state gathered at the horticultural society meeting with prominent fruit growers and experts from Missouri, Washington, and other states.
Report from Tahlequah indicates Chief Mares and council members examined by a U S commission for the sale of the Cherokee outlet. Names such as Bushybeed and Gan are mentioned, with possible approval by the senate. An attempted death by self harm is noted, amid tense political maneuvering.
A Canton Ohio Young Men's Democratic club event quotes ex President Cleveland on tariff policy with letters of regret from prominent figures. Separate items report a divorce suit in London, a Tribune building inquest verdict, and a U.S. House probe into missing funds tied to the sergeant at arms.
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