President faces question box of society in tense room
The President rose and adjusted his spectacles as he read from a paper, stating that some member of his team stiffed the question box of the society, a moment charged with scrutiny and irony.
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1888
Page
1
Fragmented rambling on prices and opinions in a local debate
A garbled monologue critiques cheap prices and public trust, mentions Munson and a dispute over opinions and heresy. The text drifts through disjointed phrases about economics, religion, and justice, with unclear speakers and fractured syntax.
Dozens on sale of fancy cotton hose at bargain price
Dozens of fine regular made fancy cotton hose offered this week at 75 cents per pair, with 25 cents discount. The sale highlights a strong value for shoppers seeking discounted stockings.
Great 16 2-3 Cent Bargain Dress Goods Sale
An advertisement touts 87 pieces of double width Woolen Dress Goods in checks and plaids offered at 16 2-3 cents this week. It emphasizes the price regardless of cost or worth and urges shoppers to buy during the sale.
French Novelty Dress Patterns At Cut Prices
French novelty dress patterns advertised as the latest dress goods offering deep discounts. The note promises substantial price cuts from $20 fashions, with reductions up to 40 percent or more, urging customers to visit before stock runs out.
Great Bargain Sale Offers Deep Discounts This Week
Our great bargain sale remains in full force with heavy demand and happy customers. Visit today for lasting bargains on wool hose, gentlemens half hose and underwear. See Saxony yarn at 12 1-2 cents and German town at 16 2-8 cents. Domestics on sale now.
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Saxony
Germantown
Surah Silk Stiletto Offer at 49 Cents Week
A classified sale note advertises 21 inch surah stilettos priced at 49 cents. The item is described as all silk and soft looking, highlighting the great value for this week.
Unmatched textile sale offers alluring discounts
A dealer promotes remaining stock of all wool Tricots at 29 cents, wide Dress Flannels at 33 cents, and extra wide Cheviots at 29 2 cents. The copy touts these values as superior and worthy of praise, claiming the goods are sold for glory and cannot be matched elsewhere.
Overlook Our Wrap Department for Greater Values
Our wrap department offers bigger values in ladies and children’s wear than ever before with a fine garment line and new items in ladies and children’s underwear. Elegant wool and art materials displayed. hosiery claimed to be the finest in the state. Watered ribbons recently received.
Bargain Sale Offer for Six Days Starts Monday
A merchant announces a six day sale beginning Monday November 19 1888 to undercut rivals. He promises watches knives pickle clocks and many goods at half price or lower, with prices rising after the week ends. He emphasizes limited quantities and holiday markdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solla
Somme
Sam
Jess
Money Drive Plans to Raise Large Fund with Goods Sales
A local effort aims to raise a substantial sum by selling goods at set prices. Organizers outline a plan to maximize revenue through volume and value, seeking broad community participation and support to reach the target.
Citywide Blanket Sale Slashes Prices This Week
Patience Street merchants announce rapid clearance at Pitladelphia and Market Streets with a 25 percent discount off regular prices. Blankets priced at 2 dollars drop to 1.25, 3 dollars to 2.95, 5 dollars to 3.79, and other misprinted figures indicate further reductions to move stock quickly.
Trade Prospects and Market Summary from New York
A weekly R. G. Dun & Co. trade review notes overall fair progress and good prospects ahead. Export engagements total 2,701,010 for the week, with mixed signals on rail confidence, antitrust effects, and currency liquidity. anthracite and coke trades show weakness while dry goods, wool, hosiery, and cotton demand wobble. River disruptions impact Portugal wheat shipments. memphis and cleveland reports show varied liquidity and collections pressures across sectors.
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New York
R. G, Dun & Co
Nhat
Bey Mae
Atlantic
Portugal
Coton
Saar
Gil
Cleveland
Memphis
Tigulir
Lnparis
Mom Bey
Senator inquiry and Chickasaw Nation unrest reported
Washington dispatches describe Interior and War Department roles as Agent Owen reports no trouble in the Chickasaw Nation while governors dispute elections. Officials consider possible intervention if violence erupts, with Special Agent Heth to investigate and report on Governor Guy’s status and actions.
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Interior Department
Guy
Oberly
Owen
Regus
War Department
Secretary of War
Department
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Sr Byat
Se Chat Mrayn
Hte
Wille ‘Gag
Ptr
Oberly Hay
Asscaimptios
Hin
Dev
Heth
Tishornings
Ube
Comforts Sale At Simie Disjoints This Week
A weekly sale offers comforts at a quarter off. The sale runs during this period at the simie disjoints location and encourages shoppers to take advantage of the discount.
Four Men Rob Cashier on Cable Car in Argantine Scene
A cashier from the Argentine Kansas bank was robbed of 1000 dollars by four men aboard a West Fifth Street cable car. Reports link the quartet to a prior Delaware street assault on Joseph Porter. Kansas news items note a fatal train incident near Eureka and various state political briefs.
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Bim
Kansas City
Kassas
Cmnium
Cocidena
Hamilton
Fragmented OCR text on trade and events for Dan Am Canal
Readable fragments describe exports and trade themes, mention Panama and markets, with scattered names and places. The piece references merchants laments over exports, prices, and political or logistical obstacles, but concrete events or outcomes remain unclear.
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