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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1889
Page
8
A garbled OCR page lists names, auctions, real estate brokers, and mentions Tom F Arte Hers, John Bo Vet, and various locals. It reads like a community notice of pairings, sales and property listings with scattered references to centers, addresses, prices, and events.
Elegant 46 inch Henriettas in many shades priced at 49 cents a yard. 8 inch all wool Luterenes in tan and grey offered as advertised bargains at 65 cents, now 39 cents a yard. 35 pieces of 36 inch Tricot mixtures described as desirable, usually 30 cents, now 32 3/ cents per yard.
Bargain hunters and economical shoppers are promised deep discounts on Debiege suitings, beige and white goods, satin, lace, quilts, chambrays, and kid gloves. Beiges, satins, and damask feature low sale prices, with items like lace striped whites, white lawn, and white crochet quilts offered at a fraction of typical costs.
Store Veilings Heading veiling priced at 39 cents a yard, 80 pieces of Chenille dot veiling at 15 cents. Corsets feature 200 dozen odd ends in two lots, with former prices up to 150 cents now 49 or 60 cents. 50 dozen fine bone woven corsets offered at 99 cents. Spring wraps advertised with a prompt inspection to drive quick sales.
Week sale highlights 200 dozen ladies handkerchiefs at 5 for 25 cents and 250 dozen colored lawn kerchiefs 3 for 5 cents. Shoe department features Donola style ladies shoes at 1.50, comparable to 2.25 prices, plus men gents and misses leather goods and satin scarves offered. Visit store to inspect wide styles and widths.
The Kork Teland line inaugurates a new fravure promising interest with enhanced Palace car service. Cars heated by steam, with partitioned sleeping sections, attached tables, and enhanced amenities for passengers, aims to attract tourists and executives. The Glendale & Nebraska line plans to furnish the cars at no charge, enabling affordable Rocky Mountain trips and extended healthful tours.
An odd Philadelphia dog named Jack travels nightly with the No 41 green car crew from Chartout and Walnut Streets depot. He follows the night car along Chestnut Street to the bridge and back, sleeps in the car between trips, and has a strong scent for cats. He is well loved by drivers and conductors, though his owner remains unknown.
A fragmented miscellany cites poetry about enduring love and failure of grand structures, notes about Paris Exposition costs, sparrow bounty, and London gossip. It mentions trains, nurses, and a range of social topics with witty asides and stray quotes.
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