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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1887
Page
1
One hundred dozen hemstitch linen handkerchiefs offered at 10 cents each or three for 25 cents. Crepe de Chine and imported lace at 50 cents a yard. Plush jackets, 20 pieces with satin lining, priced to clear at 11.75. Real seal plush sacques, 40 inches long, promoted with heavy discounts from 25.00 list. Limited stock, urge in-store viewing in north window.
Notice repeats chatter about a Tuesday sale promising bright color blends with new blues and reds. The ad promises future prices and urges customers to attend to see eye catching items and be impressed.
Ready made suits, six aeasy, sold as samples, priced from 25 to 36 cents each. If you wear size 36 bust, you can buy at 18 6d. Also dress goods 8 pieces all wool broken check channels 38 inches wide at 33 1/2 cents. Flannels 38 inch at 38 cents.
A local shop advertises a clearance on beaded trimmings. Items priced originally at one dollar are cut to sixty cents, those at one dollar and sixty cents drop to seventy five cents, and two dollars items fall to one half.
National dispatches discuss General Swain’s suspension and potential vindication. Army officials expect a proposed act to retire Swain or clear him, with White House consideration and cabinet concerns about military justice and subordinate officers. Windy McClure notes political maneuvering around Carlisle’s speakership and interior department prospects amid Yellowstone Park hotel disputes and federal park administration tensions.
A long report covers the session of the Southwestern Teachers' Association in Wellington with notes on attendees and speakers. It highlights Dean F Perry, Professor John Mettea, and Miss Elia Kefly among others, and mentions topics such as school administration, curricula, and district meetings. The piece also notes expected future gatherings and the general tone of organized education efforts.
Markets are firm and better from all points especially South and West. An overproduction of coal is reported despite many strikes this year. The article notes a decline in American and Canadian failures and mentions the Northers Harlle sale plans and broader Western trade activity.
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