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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1889
Page
4
A compact summary reflects Kan state debates on labor reform and convict use, a proposed navy yard on the gulf coast, and commentary on international affairs. It notes Leavenworth mass meeting opposing convict labor, Kansas legislature talk on cattle measures, and mixed views on naval strategy and Samoa.
A fragmentary 19th century critique targets Abe Lincoln and the Democratic critics. It contrasts Lincoln’s legacy with contemporaries, comparing figures such as Henry Watterson and Henry Clay with vivid portraits of public figures and newspapers, noting partisan rancor and rhetorical duels of the era.
A Wichita writer chronicles a nearly two year stay near Fort Reno and travels through the Cherokee Strip toward Oklahoma City, noting boomers, cavalry scouts, and the rough towns along the North Canadian. He observes land, drought, and the unsettled settlement as the Fort Reno area opens to new prospects and cattle ranching.
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture outlines its mission to boost farming methods, promote agricultural societies, and enlarge membership. It notes two heavy drought years, the rise of sugar and salt industries, and strong population and wealth gains, urging continued support for state agricultural promotion and infrastructure projects like the Kansas & Arkansas Valley railroad.
A Costa Rican capital, San Jose, is described as completely destroyed after a series of earthquakes from December 80 through January 10. An estimated 200 lives lost and about 2,000 injured. the valley hosted 82,000 inhabitants and the city around 20,000, with notable cathedral and government buildings amid extensive ruins. News reached New Orleans on Sunday.
The Kansas Financier urges lawmakers to pause new county creations. It argues existing counties have sufficient representation and warns many new counties were speculative. The piece calls for quick, decisive legislation and a halt until the politics settle after recent strains.
Kansas City Gates, The Hon J F Merryman of St Louis argued before a Missouri singleator committee on dressed beef, noting rising cattle numbers and beef value for farmers. He cited 1878–1885 US cattle data, price trends, and how offal, tallow, and byproducts support market margins for large dressed meat firms over local butchers.
A spring sale at Innes & Ross 116 to 120 Main Street promotes new lace flouncing needlework and fabrics. Shoppers are urged to buy before lines break, with imports including French Scottish and American laces, satin, silks, and white goods offered at discounted prices from 0.72 to 2.75 per yard. White goods and embroideries are displayed, with a Monday showing of black satin and Francaise fabric at reduced rates.
Local retailer promotes wool and black goods with a Monday sale. Advertised items include fancy striped and solid black hose with prices from 25 to 49 cents, ladies cashmere hose in three grades, and boys heavy bicycle wool hose at several price points. Beware of imitations and look for genuine print.
A carload of new carpets will be offered on Monday with a promise of the finest line west of Chicago. The ad touts high quality rugs curtains and household fixtures at attractive prices inviting shoppers to consider the value of the goods.
An advertisement proclaims exclusive agency for Onyx Past Black footwear for ladies men boys girls and infants promising durable color fastness. The notice emphasizes sole agents and brand protection across all age groups.
Fragmentary report covers tame turtles in a Tad yane Mire garden and a thirty year English Register General note on reptile vitality. It cites a 46 day life expectancy and gender birth data, with remarks on weather, behavior, and aging trends among males and females.
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