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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1888

Page

4

East East: Mourning Political Turmoil and Cattle Inquiry

A scrambled East East item links Merdoch, Fantor, and Harrison's private secretary Lige Halford to political infighting. It mentions Chief Colorow of the Ute in the Meeker massacre and notes a Texas fever investigation among cattle in Cool County, Texas, concluding it is not Texas fever. The piece also touches on Topeka newspaper politics and a chalked cabinet controversy involving a secretary.

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Wichita Leads Kansas Manufacturing Output in New Report

The Kansas City Kan critique notes Wichita surpasses Belton in factory activity, citing major car works, iron foundries, and growing wood and touring mill output. It highlights a patent livestock car product and plans for expansion, with three new large concerns employing over four hundred men, rivaling Kansas City companies.

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Wichita and Kansas City debate city growth and charity

Wichita leads Kansas in industrial activity with 77 establishments and 1,140 workers producing over 8.7 million dollars, while Topeka and other cities report smaller but growing manufacturing. The piece weighs Wichita’s charitable image, transportation, and future potential against neighboring towns and state policy. It also notes land settlement hopes and a Sullivan reform talk amid broader Kansas City regional dynamics.

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Pension Outrage Sparks Across Union Soldier Grants

A partisan outcry condemns presidential vetoes and unilateral pension actions for Civil War veterans. Critics argue executive delays strip thousands of survivors of due benefits, claiming the policy undermines constitutional rights and public trust while lawmakers debate the scope and fairness of grants.

Wichita City Rivalry Sparks Mocking Editorial

A satirical column mocks Wichita’s pride against rival papers, recalling past claims that Wichita would outshine competitors and noting persistent print disputes. The piece criticizes local publishers, mentions Ark City and Huteblsor-Xunmey Cav Tunes, and laments the absence of a decisive paper in the town.

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Kansas City Bridges Span Missouri River Growth

A historical note recalls the first bridge over the Missouri River at Kansas City built twenty one years ago as a bold undertaking. It mentions sixteen rail bridges across the stream and lists towns such as St. Chingles, Boonville, Gunston Sabine, Dolph, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison, Nebraska City and Plattsmouth among others, with several not yet obligated to be set for ten years.

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Kansas Interest and Redemption Laws Debate 1888 Letter

A letter to the Daily Eagle discusses Kansas interest rates and two percent legal limits. It argues lowering rates could boost lending, aid farmers, and sustain capital, while urging a fair redemption law of several years to protect debtors and local producers. The writer cites Illinois and Missouri examples and notes broader economic implications for Kansas and neighboring states.

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Christmas Gifts At The White House For Your Holiday Cheer

Christmas bells announce a White House shop featuring handkerchiefs silk and cashmere mufflers neckwear shirts gloves and umbrellas. Highlights include embroidered handkerchiefs ladies and gents linen silk borders Paragon umbrellas and a 48 cent shirt bargain. The White House guarantees first quality with no seconds.

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Great Sale in Howsekeeping Department Rugs

The notice advertises a holiday sale with a broad array of new curtains, lace, fabrics, and Swiss novelties. It highlights a festive assortment of designs including curtains and ornamental fabrics, promising specialties like Nottingham lace and Brussels patterns, with emphasis on value and style.

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Banish the Broo Buyths sweeper and Hissell offer

The notice promotes a cleaner called The Superior and advertises a full line of embroidered table swarfs as Christmas presents. It lists prices like 13.¢, 135¢, 1450, 1752, 206c and 2500, urging the Superior as the best option for gifts.

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Catalog items from a shop listing varied linens and novelties

The listing shows table linens towels and cloths with assorted values. It mentions boneless dolls and ribbons offered alongside novelties from a French importer with Japanese designs, all priced affordably.

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Plush Saques and Beaded Wraps at Half Price Sale

A chaotic ad lists plush saques in multiple sizes with varied discounts, Modjeskas and Wilose pieces, beaded wraps and a jockey coat sale. Other items include children’s garments and Newmarkets priced at half their former amounts, with scattered odd figures and typos.

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Black Goods Offerings and Hidden Documents

An item touts goods described as Black Goods with sales claims and references to hidden documents for purchasers. The fragmentary text mentions fabrics like laces and items such as Watts and Reachings, suggesting a dubious or misprinted sales line.

Protection to the steer basis of system founders Kansas editorials

Territorial Advocate Kansas City Times argues farmers can meet mortgage debt and pay loans. It notes Kansas soil fertility, low risk of default, and strong mortgage security despite eastern concerns. The piece defends farming prosperity and stresses mortgage reliability amid varied agricultural costs.

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Fragmented OCR Note on a Retro Excuacs SROTS

An unclear OCR fragment mentions retro Excuacs SROTS and a test of ceasing legic ature. The text is garbled with missing vowels and words, offering little concrete context beyond possible references to a group or event named Excuacs SROTS and a scholarly or legal phrase. No identifiable people or organizations are reliably stated.

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