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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1888
Page
8
Fragmented report details a candidate named Penny Cosson in the Fourth Ward race for councilor. The piece describes ward boundaries, election processes, and a tense political scene with mentions of local figures and campaigns, reflecting a crowded contest and shifting alliances.
A large assortment of ladies linen handkerchiefs is offered including white embroidered, colored embroidered, white hemstitched, and colored bordered pieces. Prices range from 25 cents each to 50 cents for full handkerchiefs, with bulk deals of 3 for 150 and indies border items 6 for 25 cents.
A department stock announces freshly stocked lace curtains with new designs and offers to sell them cheaper than any western firm. A large selection of odd curtains is available at bargain prices, advertised as a dollar each.
New stock arrives featuring 1000 opaque window shades in Window Hall colors. Each 6 ft length includes spring roller attachments and is offered for 49 cents each, a universal sale.
A local ad promotes genuine lisle thread gloves at four for 15 cents and Berlin gloves five pairs long at 10 cents each, noting rivals in Wichita rarely offer them for less than 30 and 25 cents respectively.
On sale 100 dozen ladies solid color hose in full regular made French toe priced 25c each or 3 for 50c. Also 75 dozen boys and misses French ribbed hose at 25c each or 2 for 25c. 100 dozen extra length French ribbed hose for misses and boys at 20c per pair or 3 pairs for 25c.
In a departmental feature the shop notes that careful selection of shoes has driven a large business. It promises customers range for ladies, misses and children with quality, style, durability and competitive prices.
A seller advertises silk umbrellas with gold or silver handles for 1.98 dollars, claiming customers have not seen them before and that the price is under 3 dollars. Patrons are urged to request to view the items.
Season after season our millinery trade increases as we buy in mense lots direct from first hands. We own at less than competitors and, with many departments, place only a small staple on them. This allows us to offer the latest styles for less money than others can own.
A Detroit youth endures a sequence of loss hope and longing as he awaits his mother at a streetcar stop. The scene shifts to a broader reflection on American life, work, and spirit, urging courage and unity despite despair and social pressures.
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