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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1888
Page
1
Store proclaims six and six day sale starting November 19 with opponents priced goods. Twelve ladies' solid silverplated wind knives at $20 per set limit one per person. Alarm clocks at 75 cents, watches discounted, and many other bargains promised as holi days approach.
The ad touts 10 pieces of Henrietta silks at 28 cents each with 15 extra fine pieces, and a heap at 6 cents. It promises a limited run of bold Silk Snap varieties and introduces four new Black Silk mast options, offering a regular 31.76 value for 168 cents.
A columnist condemns deceptive ads as valueless and promises kept. They reference a corset offer at $1 claimed as $2 value, noting the item was never priced at $2 and never offered at that level by reputable firms. The piece argues truthful advertising protects readers and preserves bargain integrity.
A campaign seeks to raise a large sum by proposing goods at set prices designed to reach the target. Organizers emphasize rapid fundraising through product sales and donations, outlining strategies to attract supporters and maximize revenue. opportunistic pricing is noted as a key tactic.
A Philadelphia store at the southwest corner of Douglas and Market streets advertises large blanket and comfort discounts to move stock before winter. The sale offers one fourth off regular prices with specific examples: $2 blankets for $1.50, $3 blankets for $2.25, $5 blankets for $3.75, $6 blankets, and $10 blankets for $7.50, as part of a townwide clearance.
Comforts will be sold at the time discounts, one-quarter off for this week. Prices trimmed to provide savings for shoppers during the promotional period.
In Parliament Mr Gladstone denounces the Ashbourne Act as a harmful landlord measure. Mr Madden argues for extending the land purchase act by £50,000, citing 14,538 agreements and 5.6% completion. The debate centers on arrears, tenants, and whether to extend or abandon the policy amid eviction concerns.
A fragmented tale recounts a Cleveland couple, marital strain, and a death by self harm after a staged relationship, with letters to a former beloved and alleged crime or scandal. The piece names Maggie Bebhler, Henry King, and Lisie Bevrier amid a chaotic narrative of marriage, betrayal, and police inquiry.
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