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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
4
A garbled OCR filled with political names and events. Mentions boards of commissioners Germany labor unrest in Europe, Mormon movement in Mexico, religious figures, voter suppression in the Fourth district, the windings of trusts in Georgia, and tariff debates. Contains scattered names and places with unclear dates.
Southwest Kansas cities and Wichita clash with railroad commissioners over a rate reduction to Wichita. Shippers argue the cut hurts local commerce and threatens a central Kansas market. Railroads insist the change is needed to balance statewide freight flows, while Wichita warns of broad economic harm if discriminations persist.
The Medicine Lodge Index reports last week shipments from Barber County show fat steers sold to Thomas Hutton for about 51 dollars per head, averaging 1275 pounds, with hogs totaling 180 in the same train. R M Sparks also shipped 143 hogs from Sharon and other cattle and hogs late at night. Since March, Sparks has shipped nearly Barber county hogs, signaling Barber as a growing feeding center and improving local money flow.
Correspondent Oster answers the query about the vivid 1857 Poor Fred Ortman eulogy. He recalls Topeka life, names neighbors and shops, and notes he moved to Chanute in 1869 with his family. The editor responds that the writer likely had little part in early events, but observed a prairie town amid turmoil far from railroads.
The widow of John N. Edwards seeks copies of his writings for a planned collection at 720 Campbell Street. The piece includes defenses of the American Jew and critiques of Peter Jones, arguing against judging a race by individuals and outlining optimistic future visions.
The piece discusses Native title claims to a strip of land, urging quick settlement to avoid conflict. It argues the Indians hold a weak claim and warns Congress will not tolerate extortion. It calls for terms with a government commission and cites Wichita and Atchison examples.
A misspelled update notes a slate fair planned for September with State Department details and regional exhibitors. It mentions Topeka skiers, real estate moves in Los Angeles and Atchison, bridge incidents near Fort Sont, and odd local anecdotes about social scenes and residents.
Fragmentary lines describe samples related to a white house application and market money. No clear people organizations dates or places are legible. The text suggests a focus on orders or samples but lacks concrete facts for a fuller summary.
A local ad touts the Ladies Barritz Glove with no buttons hooks or fastenings and a price of 1.25. It mentions Fontelroy Kid Glove at 1.50 and notes agents Innes & Boss. A full line of colors in Ladies Undressed Kid Gloves and Silk Gloves is advertised along with discounted black mitts in bulk.
Offer special inducements in Jersey Ribs and Gamze Underwear for ladies and children. We sell Ladies Pine Ribbed Jersey Vests at 26 cents, value 40 cents. Small lot Ladies Low Necked Sleeveless at 6 cents, valued at 75 cents. Great bargain.
An advertisement highlights a vast dress goods range including Faille Francaise Armures zalines Poplines and Beillinnieens in bright colors and patterns. It touts washability and summer weight fabrics suitable for children's wear with prices around 48 cents and features a Black Priestly bordered fabric noted as exquisitely soft and desirable for summer.
A garbled but lively catalog note invites shoppers to inspect department bargains. The fragmented text mentions Knights Temple, Kentas, and various items, hinting at a broad sale across multiple sections with prices and specials. The result reads like a busy late archaic storefront notice urging readers to explore remaining stock and reduced goods.
The garbled OCR text describes a scene with customers and sales terms, mentioning a vendor restraint and pricing phrases. It references a person or party named Gat and a discussion about sharing or excluding customers, plus scattered mentions of a sale and a carriage delivery. The readable content suggests a local business or legal notice context, with unclear names and dates.
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