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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1889

Page

8

Grandest Celebration River Sale and Auction In Wichita

The Great Rock Island sale promotion announces a major event with displays, auctions, and a wide assortment of goods. It highlights a public sale of merchandise, clothing, and household items, with sketches of vendors, security, and preparations at multiple locations in Wichita. Local notices urge visitors to attend and view the offerings, including carpets, fabrics, and tools.

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The Name America and Vespucci Origins Debated

Fragmented article discusses whether the name America derives from Amerigo Vespucci. It cites variations of Vespucci’s name, notes 16th century atribitions, and references Italian and Spanish forms with geographic and historical context.

Tea trade secrets and auction room silence in New York

An extended look at New York tea importers and auction practice describes how buyers forecast Chinese and Japanese stocks, the split between China and Japan teas, and the complex costs that shrink apparent profits. It notes the quiet sale floor at No 129 Water Street, the use of professional tasters, and the logistics of consignments and grading that affect prices.

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The Old Man Was Disappointed and More Local Items

A collection notes Uncle Peter at a ball game, reflections on modern play, a phonograph moment with family dialogue, stray quips about croquet and “real” baseball, plus odds and ends from Wichita news including trains, discounts on old papers, and local ads. The humorous exchanges and brief notices sketch small town life with period voice and scattered names and places.

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