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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1889

Page

4

Wichita's rail boom spurs new growth and manufacturing

The article surveys Wichita's railroad expansion and its promise to shift the city toward manufacturing. It highlights vast rail access, abundant local resources, and the potential to transform agriculture into factory output, boosting employment and commerce. It notes demand for materials and the hope of diverse industries arising from improved transport links.

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Woman and gold claim in Oklahoma article mix

A fragmented piece blends a long poem about Woman and Creator with an Oklahoma gold scare. It argues no gold in Oklahoma and warns that reports are designed to influence land legislation while praising Silk culture in Kansas and noting local rail commission actions in Wichita.

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Tribute and legislative notes on Lincoln and state bills

A tribute to Abraham Lincoln marks his birthday and praises his American character. The article lists several South Carolina and local legislative proposals, including appropriations for legislative staff, school funding, county projects, highway and bridge work, and other bills in both Senate and House. It notes opinions on jail conditions and mentions various counties and officials in connection with the proposed measures.

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Registration and Lottery Notes from The Courier

Registration in Arkatens City closes Friday night with 2089 names listed by Traveler. About £2500 was spent on the Louisiana lottery from Atchison and vicinity for February drawing, with $0 returned per Champion. Fire damage hit a church bulletin and windows at Wir tielit, while local officials discuss Oklahoma bill provisions and taxes. The state semiannual school fund dividend totaled $555,008.37, the largest yet, as Salina and Eldorado papers show shifting editorial tones amid office conflicts.

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SPECIAL SPRING OFFERINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Special spring offerings at the White House shop on Main Street feature imported latins in multiple tons, extensive satin, gingham varieties, lace flouncing, and white goods. The ad touts low prices, new shades, and a Monday display of black satin and other fabrics, urging ladies to shop before lines break.

All Wool Henriettas and Hosiery Bargains

Textile offer highlights Feanmactret shade Henriet tas and Priestly black silk items. Notice bold discounts on 75 dozen ladies stripe cotton hose at 30 cents, black cashmere hose, and boys heavy black cotton and bicycle wool hose priced 25 to 54 cents per pair. Sales emphasis for Monday.

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Carpet Sale Ad From Justin Department Store

A carload of new carpets will be on sale Monday at Justin Department Store promising the finest line west of Chicago. They claim the best makes and fair pricing. Also offered are lace curtains porters fixtures and everything for a housekeeper.

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Onyx Hosiery Ad Claims Fading Resistance Notice

An advertisement proclaims exclusive agency for Onyx Fast Black Hosiery claiming it won’t fade or discolor. The line targets women men children and infants, asserting warranty and exclusivity for the product.

Meant for Merriment and a Tangled Tale of Mistakes

A fragmented humorous piece follows a chaotic domestic scene with a professor scolding Gretchen about a chair and savings, interwoven with garbled dialogue and stray mentions of a Nile incident and a telephone mishap. The text drifts into disjointed excerpts, including a joke about a reward and a political reference, yielding a collage of misheard lines and oddities.

Mirror offers discounts on year’s issue bundles

Readers can buy the Sunday Mirror and Laike News bundles for an extra 16 cents, enabling access to a year’s worth of opinion columns and ad content. The promotion targets buyers of the Mirent and related papers, highlighting value and variety in print.

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Ladies Home Companion Readily Available At Local Venue

In a fragmented notice a public event or meeting is advertised, listing names and dates in a period voice. The text mentions a Ladies Home Companion and related activities, with unclear details but indicating a general interest gathering at a community venue.

Mirror misreads trim but hints at local notices

Fragmentary OCR mentions a local setting or event with names like Hefuset Hine and metheses esitarnd teets, unclear details. The garbled lines suggest a community item or notice with a possible date 824 Bowe and references to people and a street, but specifics are illegible.

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