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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1888
Page
1
A Wichita dry goods outlet declares its prices are still dropping and stock is paid for by Munson and McNamara. It warns critics not to spread rumors of an assignment and promises more cheap goods after recent heavy sales.
Tomorrow morning and this week we offer silk, calico and gingham at deep cuts. SILKS 19 pieces heavy Latin Rhadama 20 inches wide in desirable shades valued at 125 dollars, closing at 89 cents. CALICO 50 pieces printed styles never less than 6 1/2 cents, closing Monday at 3 cents per yard. GINGHAMS 2000 yards dress fabrics in two qualities, usually 10 to 12 1/2 cents, cleared tomorrow at 7 cents per yard.
Received yesterday 840 pieces of Hamburg Edgings and Insertions. We bought them to offer a benefit before our sale ends. They go on sale next Wednesday February 1. Prices range from one cent up to the finest. Any lady who attends and says prices are not low will be sent home in a carriage.
The Kansas Texas and Mexican railway charter was filed with the secretary of state. Capital stock is $50,000. Directors include George Leiss Edwin Brown SW Sawyer J TL Rorversack and others from Lawrence Olathe Leavenworth and nearby towns. Line proposed from Kansas City through Johnson and Douglas counties toward El Paso and through New Mexico and Colorado to Abilene. Also routes to Rarenk City and a line from Kansas City to Bails City Nebraska. Post office robbery at Neosho Falls noted with money stamps and jewelry taken. Lyons reports growth in brick buildings salt wells natural gas and strong farming activity. Pratt items mention newspaper move and potential county seat at Pratt. Clearwater and other local items included with weather and social notes.
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