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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1888
Page
1
The message invites readers to visit an open house tomorrow evening, with hours until 10 p.m. The note also welcomes daytime visitors in the forenoon if possible, expressing eagerness to greet attendees at any time.
Christmas sale notice promises thousands of handkerchiefs and mufflers in silk and linen for ladies and children. The ad touts double capacity, bargains on silk umbrellas bought at half regular value, and guarantees best values with money-back option and holiday is near.
During Christmas week the store offers deep cuts on silks for gifts. Black Atle 128 cents to 125, Black Foilie 150 to 125, Black Fully weighed 175 to 122, with 29 cents per yard off on 20 yard purchases. Colored satin Rhadame at 50 cents per yard, Caled Faille Fruunenive Tay and Phuitnc teeth left at reduced prices. Limited stock, safe keeping noted.
The notice markets kid gloves and Buster kid stoves with strong claims of wide stock and exclusive agents. It touts warranty and protection for customers, urging purchases with assurances of fit and value, using period promotional phrasing.
Claks announces a closing sale of fine currents at very low tones. Come at once and buy a stylish weltar at about half the regular price.
We announce the closing sale of millinery bought with the Trade Pilot stock at half the regular price. The season’s goods are fresh and desirable including trimmed hats, hats, plumes and feathers, silks and plushes, ornaments, and more. A competent trimmer is available.
Local fan sale has been a great success with items selling fast. Remaining stock will close tomorrow at the same low price. Jesunt fins at half usual prices.
Tomorrow morning we will have many special bargains prepared for you. Special things in handkerchiefs gloves mufflers dress goods millinery at half price linens and towels. Bargains in every department.
Southern representatives push to act as soon as the Senate passes the tariff measure. The Star notes a shift from expected committee inaction to pressure for a vote, with southern lawmakers wary of internal revenue plans and seeking to avoid a repeat of earlier delays. The piece mentions possible House moves to amend in the Senate and the political dynamics shaping passage.
Wichita shoe parlor Locke and Findeiss operates at 157 North Main at the First Street corner offering footwear and related merchandise to local customers.
Philadelphia store advertises plush wraps in various styles including full length sacks three quarter coats and trimmed options. stock includes 162 Newickess long wraps in diagonals beavers glecis plaida and more for men women and children from ages one to sixteen. promotional prices start at 30 cents with a 25 cent fallback plan if sales lag.
Displayed in our west windows are the new Christmas souvenirs offered with every purchase. The phrase implies a promotional item tied to customer purchases, highlighting the display and a festive incentive.
A summary of Kansas matters at the capital with notices of lawmakers and sessions. mentions of county towns and officials, and references to public buildings and city activity. Scattered lines refer to retail prices, markets, and local civic developments across several towns and counties.
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