14 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1889
Page
1
This department reports phenomenal success this year and offers Freres Koechlin sateens. The limited styles are exclusive to our market, range from 25 pts. yard, and are all of 6 quality. Attend the special sale this week.
Readable fragments describe 40 pieces fine Scotch and French ginghans with new coloring, offered Monday morning. Prices listed are 25 cents per yard for ginghams and novelty French ginghams priced at 25 cents per yard. Store advertises a holiday sale with decorative fabrics and bold display.
A detailed boxing match report chronicles Myers defeating McAuliffe after a long staggered bout. Both fighters exchange heavy blows, with Myers landing decisive rights to the face and sustaining bruising to his eye. The action includes multiple rounds of cautious exchanges and powerful combos, ending with Myers prevailing on points.
Kansas senate and house proceedings focus on a beef inspection bill, a fire insurance bill, and mortgage assessment measures. Debates include calls for special orders, calendar placement, and potential committee actions. Wichita script authorizations and state building appropriations are discussed alongside public health and transportation issues.
Six day event starting Monday offers deep cuts across departments. Fine French broadcloth 20 pieces at 100 cents per yard, all wool fabrics 35 to 60 cents, novelty suits 10 to 25 dollars, spring weights and flannels advertised with substantial discounts.
The advertisement touts a Great Black Goods Carnival with fine goods and novelties, including a 4-inch A. Wool Henrietta at 76 cents and a 40-inch Silk Warp Henrietta at 109 cents, claiming unmatched value and new designs never shown before. It urges customers to inspect the fresh stock and distinctive items.
Silks in black and colored varieties advertised at low prices this week. 25 new pieces opened, yardage $1 to $2, with discounts of 10 to 26 cents per yard off former prices. Limited west sale offers include 91 plown black and colored silks at 10 to 25 cents per yard less than old shades.
The scene in Washington as the Senate opened certificates and counted electoral votes. Delegations, spectators, and a strong public showing crowded the galleries, while debates touched on Alabama and South Carolina votes, race, and the broader election process in a charged atmosphere.
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