This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1889
Page
1
A local ad lists sateens at 19 cents from a 25 cent lot and 18 cent sateen. An elegant line of tweeds for suits is offered with prices varying from 70 cents to as low as 60 cents. Boys clothing fabrics and 50 cent vorsete are noted as popular items in limited supply.
An advertising note promotes mens socks at unusually low prices. It claims 45 dozen plus more stock, with most items never below 40 cents unless a sale drops to 2 cents. Shoppers are urged to buy this week, offering a quarter a pair or four pairs for a dollar.
A local ad showcases a wide range of art materials and fancy china silks. China silks are offered in exclusive styles at prices of 1 and 1.25 dollars per yard, described as inch wide and of extra use quality.
An old reliable 45 cent unsauna ried shirt is praised for superior cotton linen and prints. The ad claims it outperforms any other start at the same price, highlighting value and quality in a concise sales statement.
A local shop advertises a large line of Lanfard drapery described as very humdsama and silk like. Priced at 20 cents a yard, the listing suggests browsing through the lice and embrokers department for many new items. Everything is offered at popular prices.
A local retailer announces a limited week sale on silk umbrellas with prices as low as 2.04. Limited quantities will rise as price falls, with options for various qualities and values available to shoppers.
A brief sales note announcing the event featuring indiss handkerchiefs at 23 cents with a fine lot of Tuchings in various qualities and prices. It highlights the finest line of tubings in the city for shoppers seeking affordable cloth goods.
Catalog notes announce new rail materials, buttons, gal leons, trimmings, and staples. Encourages readers to call at the noting counter for novelties and durable fashion items.
A local retailer advertises discounts on breached and unbleached cottons and shirtings, including domestics such as prints sateens and dress fabrics. The sale highlights wire sheetings and other dry goods items, inviting customers to shop for household textiles.
A long-winded report from the Kansas scene outlines preparations for a St Louis inspection, noting a tense cattle market debate over combine theory and overproduction. Cattleman perspectives warn against overreaction, criticize packers’ profits, and stress supply and demand for future prices.
Topeka officials warn state charitable institutions face serious funding gaps. State board head Stotler says per capita sums are far too low for the Topeka reform school and insane asylums, risking closures or overcrowding. Divorce suit filed against labor commissioner, with alimony and salary disputes noted. New appointments in Kansas government and national news items follow.
Washington March 1 A rush to reorganize senate committees by the Republican caucus is expected after the caucus meets at 4 p m today to assign chairmanships. Key posts in agriculture and commerce are noted with names such as S Pade k Nebrasta and Sotee H Mitchell Vensira. Townshend death is reported, with tributes and references to health officer actions and cemetery arrangements. Tracy’s first appointment noted for clerkship in equipment and recruiting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.