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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references pricing and items but is largely garbled. It mentions cents, quality, and various nonspecific terms without clear events, names, places, or dates to identify a coherent news item. The readable fragments suggest a catalog-like or wartime inventory note rather than a complete story.
A garbled advertisement offers items like vests, pants, table linen, and fabrics at low prices, claiming cents per yard or piece. The notice invites careful examination of what is advertised as bargains and requests readers to scrutinize the deals.
Telegrams from Oklahoma Territory report Governor Gay of Chickasaw Nation assassinated with factions fueling post tragedy strife. Separate items note journalist Colonel John Knapp’s death in Missouri, a murder sparked by jealousy in New Haven, Mrs Gould’s failing condition, and a Chicago grain supply update amid a major Frontenac mine disaster with thirty nine confirmed dead and twenty wounded.
A Wichita merchant proclaims dramatic savings promising better deals than last December. He urges local shoppers to visit now before stock ends, claiming extraordinarily low prices on a wide heap of goods. Shouts of joy from customers he says prove the value of his bargains.
Market report notes New Mark Lotte Express demand push through past week with prices and stock levels discussed. Also reports JOHN C. MEYER DEAD in New Huesewirm N.Y. and WARREN RESIGNS in Laspos with implications for metropolitan defense. Additional items include CHARGED WITH INTIMIDATION and CHAMBERLAIN arrival news.
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