20 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1889
Page
1
An iebriated advertises wool soullas and Henriettas 42 inches wide at 20 cents a yard, 40 pieces of spring weight Flannel Suitings at 4 cents, French Broadcloth at one dollar, and a broad Silk Department. It promises low prices, liberal exchanges, and money-back satisfaction though noting prices will rise after this week.
Advert says 50 dozen towels priced 65c 75c and 85c now 50c each. Goods on display in south window of north room for viewing.
A promotion highlights a wide range of linens including bleached damasks, towels, napkins, table sets, doilies, stamped linen items, and patterns. The offer includes 1,000 yards of linen check glass crash at five cents per yard, with discounts from twenty five to fifty percent off value.
A 25 cent sale offers goods valued at 50c to 76c with over 150 pairs of fine hosiery. The promotion, advertised in the north window of the south room, promises spring hosiery at a quarter each. China silks excluded from the first day but later sales follow.
In Taurine Maryland Pel Wh Andrew B Mumphres secretary of a Republican Dame arrives in Baltimore and reports on national convention prospects. Contemplates the party’s structure and membership with remarks on future conventions and the political landscape.
The Senate Judicial Apportionment Committee reported favorably on the Sedgwick county new court bill, with Wichita figures present backing its passage. Debate centers on beef and oil inspection measures and a tentative path to committee of the whole for final action, while Oklahoma gold and local notices surface in other briefs.
After hours of talks the conference on the omnibus territorial bill ended at 6 o clock and the report will accompany the House return tomorrow. Provisions set Dakota territories, South Dakota votes on Stax Falls constitution May 1, capital by election, and a broad timetable for elections and officers across Dakota territories. The measure scopes senators and representatives for Congress, with support and objections voiced by various speakers. The committee report and implications for statehood proceed as outlined, with debates and dates to follow in Washington.
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