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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
1
Our Great Embroidery Sale runs this week with widespread satisfaction and reduced prices. It offers a large set of embroideries in Cambric Swiss and Nainsook, spanning wide and narrow widths from medium to finest grade.
A local seller advertises closing the balance of a large purchase of cherk Nainsooks this week at half their value. Prices listed include F121, 412, 12 L2c, 141-2, and 18 1-2e per yard. The line is described as a real bargain.
Linens department showcases special values including Bleaebed and Cream Teanvicka Turkey red Damasks Towels Napkins and a large variety of fancy linens for shoppers seeking quality fabrics and home textiles.
Kansas senators prepare for a packed week as the public health committee delays the beef inspector bill by awaiting a Wichita delegation and packing-center witnesses. The assembly wrestles with apportionment, reformery inquiry, and a modest first appropriation for the Topeka asylum amid partisan debate.
A newspaper item notes a Monday closing sale offering 30 pieces of men’s flannel suiting in greys and browns. The first spring goods are offered at 231-2 cents per yard for double fold wooddress flannel.
The company orders immediate reduction of winter stock to make room for spring goods. Cost should not hinder the move. Emphasis on rapid action to transfer and relocate goods to free space.
The article reports Mr. J.S. Clarkson denying knowledge of Senator Allison’s cabinet visit though acknowledging broad support for Allison in a presidential administration. Clarkson asserts he favors Allison for cabinet duties and cites Republican unity, with Treasury as a preferred post. Also notes Mrs. Rass welfare case after eviction and a police aid drive.
Reports from Washington detail a January 22 communication from the president to Congress regarding the Samoan matter. The document aims to clarify alleged secret understandings with Britain and justify broader discretionary powers, with German reactions and Bis marck policies under discussion.
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