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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1889
Page
8
The fragment discusses local business, stock yards work, and public notices. It mentions Golden Eagle Clothing house, stock yard tracks, and a charity ball planned for Thanksgiving week. Police court receipts and bank clearings are noted, plus a court situation about taxes and street concerns.
The Sedgwick county Republican rally at the courthouse drew a full house with H L Gordon and Judge Sluss delivering strong cases for the Republican ticket. Speeches attacked Democratic hypocrisy, lauded Lincoln era gains, urged turnout, and warned that a Democratic victory would empower anti Republican forces in future elections.
Mr and Mrs W S Corbett of Wichita Kansas visited DuBois at the Commercial hotel with Mrs Stanley and their two sons. Corbett, a leading Wichita merchant and board of trade president, discussed Wichita industry growth and the value of a local board of trade. He noted two large packing houses, strong rail activity, and extensive local enterprise. The report covers Corbett's remarks, Wichita's economic profile, and upcoming community events including concerts, entertainments, and public programs in DuBois.
Disjointed remarks describe the county poor farm, its overseer Dr Durand defending its management and the treatment of inmates including Mrs Rhodes a long time resident and troublemaker. Reports claim farm self sufficiency rising though aid varies and a Western railroad strike briefly disrupts wages before settling. An essayist previews Wichita lectures by a famed Bowery talker detailing government and Chinese life, with Saint’s return noted.
The narrator recalls a dreary week but a bustling store, praising fresh stock and low prices on novelties and dress goods. A five thousand dollar shipment from New York is expected, with continued efforts to please Indies and customers despite rumors of imitation and intimidation.
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An item notes Hood's Sarsaparilla preparation by CL Bulges Co. A penury Laer, Maan 100 Deans Ona Dollar.
A fragmented account notes land disputes near Ramaseay as a stock farm faces removal. It mentions Copper & Co planning to relocate their factory to a distant city while locals and strangers gather, with references to executives, bankers, and a meeting of social circles.
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