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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1889
Page
1
Philadelphia store announces ongoing sale to free space for holiday stock with drastic markdowns on silks, dress goods, mohair, cashmeres, flannels, domestics and linens. Customers get a $1,000 music box chance with each purchase of $1.00.
A corner stone laying ceremony for a new Episcopal church at Runnymede, Kansas, drew English investors and local residents. Rev Dr Heatty officiated, a collection raised 1195, and the project aims for a $1900 cost with December dedication by Bishop Elisha Thomas.
A committee led by Juden JW. Gregory in Garden City and Kew drafts a plan to raise irrigation before Congress. They argue rainfall is inadequate and irrigation could boost agriculture. A statewide water development program would reclaim land across multiple counties and ensure reliable supply. Police will monitor gatherings to maintain order.
A Kansas letter to Judge Foster argues for resubmission of temperance measures, contending prohibition failed to reduce crime and harm, and that morality laws infringe liberty. It defends temperance as a policy while warning against heavy penalties and class legislation.
Fragmentary OCR shows epee bout references and names like Meera and Fyner in Marion with scattered legal and administrative terms. The garbled text mentions officials, witnesses, and roles such as clerk and deputy, alongside mentions of teams, venues, and dates.
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