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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1888
Page
8
Handkerchiefs offered at bulk discounts for ladies linen items. White embroidered and hemstitched choices priced at 25 to 50 cents each, with a deal of 3 for 39 cents. Also 150 dozen colored bordered handkerchiefs worth 10 cents each offered at 6 for 25 cents.
A Boston retailer announces the arrival of 1,000 opaque window shades in all colors, six feet long with spring roller attachments, available for 49 cents each instead of the usual 75 cents. Limited stock and quick sale implied.
A local merchant advertises 100 dozen ladies solid color hose in regular French toe at 25c each, with three for 50c. Also 75 dozen boys and misses hose French ribbed at 25c each, two for 25c, plus 100 dozen extra length ribbed hose for misses and boys at 20c, three for 25c.
An advertisement promotes silk umbrellas with gold or silver handles available for 1.98 dollars, a price well below three dollars. Shoppers are urged to request a viewing of the merchandise.
Season after season, our millinery trade increases as we buy immense lots direct from first hands, owning at less than competitors. With many departments, we place only a small staple margin to offer the last styles for less money than others can own.
The department announces a full stocking of new lace curtain designs offered at lower prices than any western competitor. Shown to customers on request. Also offering a batch of odd curtains at 50 percent off the dollar.
This department becomes a major feature of the business. With careful attention to quality, style, durability and price, the shop claims to offer shoes for ladies, misses and children and to have built a large customer base.
A fragmented essay critiques the English hotel system. It contrasts British and American practices, detailing slow service, rigid routines, key mishaps, breakfast schemes, and uniformed staff. The piece recalls Langham Hotel’s former prestige and laments how hospitality has degraded while city life and travel pressures mount. It also notes health experiences abroad and a Royal Telegraph history.
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