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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1888
Page
1
Patrons are assured a busy period ahead with a strong list of bargains. The notice promises remarkable values for close buyers and money savers, noting bargains are not always cheap and urging shoppers to watch for two upcoming alumni values.
Our stock covers all classes of purchasers with a good cheap article at the lowest price. We guarantee no house can offer a lower price for the same quality. Visit this week for ill goods as low as possible. If you have ten dollars to invest we will save you five dollars.
Retail ad lists price cuts on ladies’ gold watches nine at 15 dollars each, eight day alarm walnut clocks at 4.50, Rogers Bros silverware in multiple pieces at 2.00 or 3.50 with reduced former prices, Elgin stem wind watches in solid silver and gold, gold filled options, plus all stock offered at similar rates.
A Republican rally in Bunton drew nearly a thousand cheering supporters led by a brass band and a royal red, white and blue float. State Senator T. B. Murdock and Judge T. B. Wall spoke, with other candidates voicing support as crowds packed the hall. In Medicine Lodge water power progress and a large turnout marked a political week in surrounding towns.
The weather bulletin notes a cooler week ending Saturday with temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal in Southern, Middle, New England states, and Ohio valley. Rainfall generally exceeded one inch in many sections, except Gulf states and central Mississippi valley. Light frosts in northern Gulf states. damage to crops reported in several areas. A separate note mentions a horse steak advocate and a bread price rise.
A large crowd of workers gathers as Blaine and Alger arrive by special train to Grand Rapids. The speakers defend internal trade policies, urge economic unity, and rail against Democratic claims while detailing West and frontier prosperity, with notable praise for industrial chiefs and local manufacturers.
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