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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1889
Page
1
A Victorian article ponders whether creating a new bonnet for every departure is mere vanity. It cites a boast by a general who mocked a New York regiment, suggesting the aim is to keep troops marching with distinction and appeal.
The note describes a dress goods opening with samples and patterns, comparing it to a masquerade and a cross roads store. It mentions making robes, prices from 15 to 25 dollars, and invites customers to see goods before buying. Madame Smith recently returned from the east, and Madame Leiggett will visit from Washington and New York on October 21.
Munson and Menamara announce an unusual year end price cut to clear thousands of dollars tied up in inventory. The dealer group emphasizes the need to act now as goods remain in high demand and notes a strategic reduction across items to attract buyers.
A local sale advertises imported and domestic winter underwear in all sizes and descriptions offered at low prices. The dealer claims the merchandise is too good for the market and urges buyers to save money by purchasing the best rather than cheap trash.
A list of former price underwear from Geo Brettle Co and Allen Candee shows heavy silk, wool and merino pieces now marked down. The flyer touts a sacrifice sale with prices as low as 50 cents and urges buyers not to pay profits, claiming wholesale-like Tess Luin cost.
Colonel John W. Conley says he paid 40 000 for the trotting stallion Axtell and expects top fees and purses soon. He has booked three more seasons and anticipates shipping Axtell from Terre Haute to Lexington then likely toward California with an mate.
A compact notice for a Philadelphia event titled Special, indicating activity near Market Street at the corner with Douglas Avenue. The brief item notes the location and general designation without additional details.
This week offers all wool Jersey ribbed vests in white scarlet and natural colors plus knotted silk fringes for dress trimmings in all tones. Wool scarlet underwear priced at 89 cents. under regular $1.50. Half wool tricots 17 cents. broadcloth wide one and a half yards for 83 cents. Special blanket offers in all wool varieties. California blankets also available. A grand orchestra music box drawing tempts connoisseurs with the promise of a superb tone.
The article outlines President's daily access restrictions for lawmakers and officials during Congress preparations, specifying reception times and room use. It notes the public reception schedule and the president's aim to keep certain hours free from intrusion. The piece also covers related political and social items including a local lynching, admission refusals at Baltimore University, and church leadership changes.
A Chicago Oct. report details a vast conspiracy to fix the Cronin jury with county officials and outsiders. Bailiffs and veniremen were allegedly bribed to secure acquittals, with several arrests and a special grand jury impaneled to indict six defendants.
In western Oklahoma on October 12 a large majority of Chickasaw Indians petition Congress for allotment of lands in severalty. The petition will be presented this winter, seeking citizenship investigations and a commission to study rights of citizenship for those settled in the Choctaw Nation. Chief Smallwood urges a council committee to probe citizenship, establish boarding schools, and direct school funds to aid the needy.
Guthrie reports a failed negotiation to move the Otoe and Red Cedar tribes to the nearby Towa reservation. An argument escalated at Med rock, leading to arrests and ongoing tensions as authorities and Cherokee commission officials pursue final tribal alignment with Towa and Otoe leaders.
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