10 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1889
Page
1
Immense lines of handkerchiefs china silks and linen with initials available. Prices from 5c to 10.00 each for various silks and plushes. Foster kid gloves and silk mittens priced 100c to 250c per pair. Stamped linens and table sets with napkins match.
Classified ad fragments advertise ladies silk hose priced 200c to 4000 per pair and silk underwear available in black and colors. Includes product range and color options without full context.
On sale Wednesday with a large display of exquisite fans novel purses port monnies and new wraps. Christmas gifts offered early while assortment is good and prices low. In town department crowded as the season nears. Includes linens cloths underwear and home goods with blankets selling from $1 per pair and up.
A local advertising notice pours out bargain claims, promising cheaper suits, lip items, underwear, coats, shirts and caps than rivals. It touts price cuts from $19.98 to $15 for a superior suit, $14.50 to $10 for lip items, and underwear at wholesale-like low costs as rivals run higher.
A Wichita shop showcases an Oriental themed display and a vast stock of books in varied bindings along with mirrors, smokers sets, bibles, Japanese bric brac, albums, plush sets, games and toys. The Christmas window features Cd Kris Kringle and invites families to view the offerings before elsewhere.
The Philadelphia store at 8 W Car Douglas Market Wrap and Cloak sale offers over 200 unique garments bought at wholesale, priced at about half the usual price. Spot cash purchase, Monday sale opens with a slight markup. Scarce scarlet all wool blankets offered at 4 dollars per pair with drawing tickets for a grand music box forthcoming.
A Kansas Dispatch carries a memorial from Kingfisher and Tulsa Oklahoma residents to Congress, urging prompt townsite legislation. It notes self government with local offices, land transfers, taxes for services, and calls for March 3 acts to apply to Oklahoma towns. Public debate among Kiev and Lisbon board of trade backs the measure.
A Senate investigation led by Senator Vest resumes into Chicago dressed beef firms. Witnesses including Dr. Charles B. Purvis testify on supply contracts with Armour & Co and Swift Co. Threats against bidders surface as Chicago meat firms influence government contracts.
An 1880s Omaha style ad touts a drawing scheme at 405 East Douglas Avenue Wichita offering prizes including nine gold watches thirteen silver watches diamond pins and various clocks and tableware. It claims goods are cheaper than any other house and that winners are "drawn" as purchases continue locally with several named participants.
Senator Platt introduced a bill to create a territorial government for Oklahoma. It provides a nine member council, a house of representatives, elected by residents, with terms two years, and apportionment by population. The governor, secretary, and other officials are named, with voting restrictions for nonresidents and a territorial fiscal framework.
Fragmentary OCR describes plans for a centennial celebration tied to the inauguration of the American Congress. It mentions joint meetings, senate and house leadership, ceremonial events, prayer, and public sessions with officials and clergy, emphasizing nationwide participation and ceremonial activities.
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