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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
8
A fragment from a real composition by a small New Jersey boy humorously notes man as a wonderful animal with eyes ears and mouth. It jokes about ears catching cold and noses sniffing, with a half split body. The piece appears in Lippincott Magazine with editorial quips about accepting the contribution for publication.
A promotional note describes Ladies and Gents Mufflers offering a vast stock of silk and cashmere mufflers in many shades and prices. Ten thousand mufflers available with prices from 14e to 2e6e, with forty salespeople ready to fulfill orders for Christmas gifts. Sale begins Friday.
Friday event promises 1000 pieces of silk ribbon at bargain prices. The Beacon advertises a varied assortment and urges readers to see this afternoon's issue for the exact prices, noting shoppers will be surprised by the sale.
Wedding invitation and boarding notice advertised for Wichita with rooms for rent at 343 North Topeka and a social gathering at the Wichita National Bank on Tuesday January 14 for a ten director election. Also holiday excursion tickets on sale December 4, 5, 2 and January 1 for Missouri Pacific lines and stockholders meeting at the bank on January 9 for nine directors.
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