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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
4
The article surveys party maneuvering over Dakota statehood, tariff disagreements, and local governance. It notes Lincoln era artifacts, Northern and Southern splits, and regional strife including Kansas and Salina exchanges, with references to Chicago building collapses and railroad developments shaping public discourse.
Special to The American outlines debates among naval officers about fleet deployments and ship suitability. It notes Boston’s status at the Navy Yard, plans for vessels on China and European stations, and discusses the Charleston’s forthcoming commissioning and potential role against Japanese rivals. It mentions Tonnes and contract figures, with a forecast of Charleston’s performance in Chinese and Japanese waters.
A kaleidoscopic kansas voice laments national downturns and farmer unrest while praising Kansas resilience. It cites Topeka beet inspection debates and legislative inaction, lauds Indian education work led by Oberly, and notes the accidental death of Garver’s son in Salina.
A New York merchants committee revived a letter from Sir Halliday Mourtney KC secretary of the Chinese Mission in London detailing a famine in China. The viceroy of Nanking reports widespread devastation from floods, drought and warlike conditions. The royal letter notes that Yangtze and neighboring prefectures suffer severe shortages while funds are sought from Europe and the United States to aid starving regions.
Farmers are urged to involve youth in spring planning, seek practical field tips, and insist on reliable seeds and fair profits. The piece covers graft-free seed sourcing, bark treatment for fruit trees, livestock conditioning, and prudent cash purchases. It warns against twenty cent corn and emphasizes per acre profits over sheer acreage, urging careful planning and market study.
A 1683 Canadian grain trade report notes some dull business yet highlights encouraging features. The president of the Toronto board of trade cites the beet harvest and total yield, with wheat prices and production figures indicating pockets of improvement amid overall softness.
A cluttered 1887 crop talk cites potential $20,000,000 more for 1888 farmers, with editorials on party disintegration and economic paths. Mentions Mrs. Hases in an Oklahoma style tale, local justice debates, and varied Kansas City and state political quips, including Susan B Anthony and age of consent rhetoric.
Ladies urged to shop before lines break as Innes & Ross at 116 to 120 Main Street promote spring fabrics. New stock includes Latine styles in multiple tones with lace stripes and brocade designs. Auctions feature black satin and black faille Francaise at reduced prices, with emphasis on immediate purchases.
We offer Priestly's black silk warp Heurlettas and other wool hose shades not sold elsewhere. Prices below rivals with a Monday sale featuring new hosiery including 75 cent to 49 cent items, black cashmere options, and boys heavy cotton and bicycle wool hose across sizes.
A notice promotes a carload of carpets and a wide houseware assortment. The ad highlights quality lines west of Chicago, affordable pricing, and a broad selection including rugs fixtures and related items for households.
An advertisement proclaims exclusive agency for Onyx Past Black Hostery items suited for ladies men boys girls and infants, claiming the ware is guaranteed not to fade or discolor. The notice markets resistant fabric for broad age groups and attire.
A garbled excerpt describes factory work, temperatures, and worker conditions with mentions of a pneumonia of industrial disruption. The prose threads through heat from stoves, temperate readings, and a weary effort to keep production moving amid interruptions.
A garbled OCR tale narrates a petty barter scene in a pharmacy or shop. A visiting dealer Morris arranges potatoes and provisions amid talk of prices and delivery, with masked names and unclear action. The fragment hints at a light, humorous exchange over supply and cheapness in a 19th century marketplace.
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