13 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1889
Page
1
At 193 to 127 N Main Street, trimmed hats and bonnets are one quarter off. Plain figured China silks, silk umbrellas with silver handles, handkerchiefs, China silks, ribbons, plushes, embroideries, and wash silks are advertised with broad discounts. Foster kid gloves, silk mittens, cashmere mittens, stamped linens, and table linen sets are also featured in large assortments.
Market notes announce women’s silk hose priced from two dollars to four dollars per pair along with billing underwear available in black and assorted colors for buyers seeking period hosiery and undergarments.
Big line of fans, purses, portmonnies and wraps offered for Christmas gifts. Linen department crowded as melange approaches. Fine towels, table sets, linens, tidies, scarfs, trays and hemstitched goods advertised with comforts at $1 and up. Blankets at $1 per pair and up.
In Philadelphia a major sale offers over 200 unique wraps and cloaks at about half regular wholesale price, each item from the same lot, with spot cash and a slight premium over cost. Garments are latest styles and individually fitted, plus a case of scarlet all wool blankets sold at a fraction of value. buyers receive tickets for a forthcoming grand music box drawing.
A local seller touts deep discounts on suits, overcoats, underwear, caps, shirts, and more in a bold price-cut pitch. The ad claims substantial savings against higher retail prices charged by competitors. It emphasizes wholesale-style bargains and aggressive undercutting of rival stores.
A Wichita shop proclaims a grand holiday selection of books, bindings, mirrors, bibles, Japanese bric a brac, albums, vanity sets, games, and plush toys. The display features a Christmas window with Old Kris Kringle and invites families to browse before shopping elsewhere.
Mr Butterworth of Ohio introduces a preamble and resolution demanding a full investigation of an alleged ballot box contract, forged signatures, and possible predatory links to senators. The Silcott Committee is directed to probe authorship, forgery, and any improper connections, with authority to compel testimony and records. The debate covers salaries, custody of funds, and moves to refer unpaid salaries to a special subcommittee. The session adjourns as Massachusetts and Louisiana lawmakers push pensions, immigration, and education issues amid on going investigations.
A promotional drawing at 405 East Douglas Avenue offers ongoing prizes. Five numbers award gold watches, one number yields a silver dessert set valued at 26 dollars, and every draw provides a prize with no blanks. The scheme guarantees replacement draws and claims to be the most liberal giveaway in the state.
Local advertises Christmas presents at reduced prices with a valuable gift offer each purchase of five dollars or more. Shoppers are urged to compare prices at other stores before visiting 405 Douglas Ave for details.
Wasmveros Dec 12 The Ways and Means committee met creating an organization with Charles Bawsel named assistant clerk. Subcommittees on public debt funding and payment, revenue and customs, internal revenue laws, and Indian affairs were named. House appropriations panel also met electing James C Culvertax clerk. Speaker Reed expected to assign committees within a week.
The Boston Merchants Association banquet drew over 400 men including ex President Cleveland Governor Ames and Andrew Carnegie. Henry Grady of Georgia spoke frankly on the race problem praising southern improvement while warning that federal election laws must prevent a return to inferior governance.
In Montana and Nevada reports, Democratic senators faced possible resignations and defections as a Wyoming district attorney considered Dudley’s arrest warrants. Five Democrats reportedly broke ranks amid caucus moves, with talks of early resignations before a Monday session.
A Guthrie letter notes Oklahoma and Kansas leaning Republican with a club named Comanche in honor of local tribes. It reports electric street lights debuting, proposed street railway franchising, and general civic efforts to advance city infrastructure and commerce amid Christmas season plans.
Fragmentary Norman report notes election results for department leaders including Admire and others, mentions Mayor Miles and western matters, plus a police action at Orie Stalleer grocery leading to a liquor raid and arrest. The piece highlights local governance, crime, and civic issues with partial names and events.
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