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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1888
Page
5
A fragmented historical notice lists Ban Gae Eaale a Stexnoge 9 BLP and partners as proprietors with business roles. It mentions a secretary and advance payment terms, plus weekly publication details and advertising costs in a period paper.
A garbled local item details numerous names and places including Burtom Cicage Swor Sheboyann Wis and Kansas connections. It mentions Hotel Gamintty in W Li Shin New York and arrivals from Evansville, Hutchinaen, Philadelphia visitors, and a city building change. Officials from the Kock Tan visit Wichita to discuss Santa Fe plans, with Grand Lodge activities and local civic notes.
Messrs J C Dold George Doll and I Jones of Jacob Doll & Sons arrived with complete Wichita Packing Plant plans. Twenty acres will soon be worked by a large force, with six monster buildings planned five to nine stories high, a five story stone cooling house, and a central two story building. The project aims to make Wichita a leading west packing and stock market, with rapid construction and extensive brick, timber and iron material. The Eagle notes this as a landmark enterprise shaping the city’s future.
An Eastern capitalist visiting Wichita predicts the city will become the southwest metropolis, backed by rising industrial and manufacturing potential. He notes large eastern money seeking real estate loans and property investments as confidence in Wichita grows amid sugar making and local manufacturing. Attorney Hanford confirms likely capital inflows and investment.
The fragmentary text records a Wichita area meeting at the high school with minutes read, obituary committee actions, and talks on education and civic life. It notes A H Edwards memorial, program printing, and discussions on political science and disciplinary aid in teaching. It mentions Rev. Pork sermon at Central Christian Church and Mrs Lewee’s notable appearance, plus community chatter about emigration to the region.
A long OCR fragment describes Johnston and Larimer Diy Goods Company expanding in Wichita offering wide stock on first floor Prints dresses fabrics and domestic wares. A second floor shows storage with elevator access and a late 1800s style inventory. The piece mentions news of sales, traveling agents, and local events amid a busy retail growth scene.
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