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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
1
The ad touts penny bargains for patrons with a focus on domestic goods and house furnishing items. It highlights bleached cotton sheets and apron checks, along with Canton flannels priced at 8c to 12 1/2c. The store claims a fine stock in Kansas and notes popular hemstitched and stamped goods, plus recently received shipments.
An ad copy extols blankets with statements from last year and this year claiming the product is the best value. It references wool content, springiness, and general affordability, urging readers to compare with competitors.
A brief note on artistic headwear emphasizing taste over ostentation. Ceene Bright ness and grace are highlighted as guiding principles for trimmed shapes inspired by birds, with a style to suit every face and avoid dowdy looks.
The advertisement proclaims a winter underwear sale and promotes Stein Black Co. fine tailor made suits and overcoats in boys children and men's sizes. It asserts Wichita’s store offers superior goods at lower prices than competitors and claims to be the only house handling these brands.
A Philadelphia store lists heavy markdowns on Tricots Henriettas and Broadcloths with prices cut from 25c to 17c, 42c, and 28c. Blankets, Comforts, and undergarments are offered at substantial savings as the shop pressures a large stock, including a $1,000 music box drawing daily visitors.
A. Katz McCae reports the national convention of the W. C. T. U. opens with interest high as delegates discuss the party politics stance. A minority led by Iowa opposes pledging influence to the Howthlin party, led by Ellen Foster, fearing loyalty tests against members.
Two masked men robbed the Wharton depot telegraph office early yesterday killing operator C E Smith. Smith managed to send a note describing the burglary before dying, a 44 caliber bullet caused a stomach wound and window break. Two suspects were later arrested at Ponca.
In Chicago HL Nov 7, the Cronin case opens with Coroner Hertz recounting an inquest into Dr Cronin's body and the handling of a trunk amid the proceedings. Milkman William Merles identifies two men at Carlson cottage and ex police captain Schaack details conversations about Coughlin Kunze and O Sullivan. Police Captain Schuettier describes footprints, a floor board, and a shutter as evidence in the Carlson cottage scene. Further items include testimony about the Irish National Brotherhood and related meetings. Kansas City druggists and Topeka assault cases appear in separate briefs.
The Republican ticket appears set across the nation with few close races. Montana's results show disputes over precincts and a likely victory for Campbell for governor may hinge on official counts. Dems brace for narrow margins in several states while Republicans secure key statewide offices and a vast majority in some legislatures.
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