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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1888
Page
12
Fragmented OCR of a local newspaper notice mentions advertising fees and payment requirements. The readable portions reference a daily periodical, delivery by mail, and a consumer warning about paid advertisements. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible.
A flood of names appears from Livonia to St Louis with many travelers and visitors noted yesterday and today. Ambassadors, merchants, and locals including J P Watkins Ravanna Ohio and John A Bisie Caldwell IA arrive or pass through as trains and buses bring crowds to Wichita and neighboring towns.
The five day race meet at the exposition grounds wrapped up with ideal weather easing after a night rain. Spectators praised the new mile track, top horses from Kansas City, Denver and Wichita, and records shattered including the state mile mark. The event drew strong entries in trots and heats, with Grace W. and Mable winning key races, and the Wichita fire department excelled in the hose cart contest. Officials reported no incidents of theft or violence and pledged cash premiums for future fairs as plans for August progress.
The Inter stood higher in esteem as many ladies attended yesterday’s rounds showing keen interest in sport. The annual convention opened at the opera house in Allene at 4 pm with a children's meeting drawing a full 900-seat crowd. Delegates poured in from Wichita and the first morning service drew an unprecedented turnout. Sedgwick County led Sunday schools and scholars thanks to county missionary J. W. Amstronse. Rev. Wilbur Crufts of New York offered practical talks on childhood, while Rev. J. A. Beight highlighted fundraising and county conventions. Abilene hosts a hospitable reception at the Lebold home and Crawford Grand sets a concert benefiting a new grand organ for Garheld University.
Wichita prepares for multiple rail and river links as Ste Tay Gould and party tour the city amid talks of a direct line from a Wiehlts to join Little Rock and Memphis routes. Missouri Pacific management may shift, with two extension options via Cana Verdugris or Arkansas valley shaping Wichita’s access to the Mississippi. Community announcements cover local meetings, religious events, theft reports, and civic notices as the region anticipates expansion and growth.
Mr J B Mellor near Richfield Mor presents an excellent rye sample from prairie sod first breaking and predicts about thirty bushels per acre. Crops overall look promising with southwest state acreage 40 percent higher than last year. Mellor ran about ninety mares and raised cattle and horses to winter. Also notes talk of Mr Cleveland presenting the pope with the U S constitution. Father Begsey recalls Leo translating the constitution into twenty one languages.
If money is no object you can pay 60 dollars for a full dress coat and vest, but if money is tight we offer swallow tail coats and matching vests with superior fit and workmanship. Summer undergarments in stock, night shirts down to 1.00, bathing and athletic garments, waiter jackets caps and aprons. Mail orders receive prompt attention and goods shipped quickly.
Four floors filled with goods at Hatters and Furnishers. Local notices describe shop services at Market Hall Carters and First streets. Community church events include Sunday school and evening services at St Johns.
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