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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1889
Page
1
A fragment discusses the link between millinery and military organization, noting preplanning for departures and maintaining coordinated ranks. It questions whether visiting etiquette or the display of hats constitutes vanity, using a critic’s taunt about marching to Broadway as a backdrop.
Masquerade of samples and pattern robes described as a dress goods opening. Prices range from 15 to 25 dollars, with talk of fit and style. Madame Smith just back from the east and Madame Leiggert due home October 21 from Washington and New York.
Dealers announce a price cutting pact to move large stocks of imported and domestic winter underwear. The statement promotes buying top quality undergarments at a much lower figure than typical prices, urging quick action due to high demand and the market’s need for affordable, durable underwear for all sizes.
A late 19th century sale lists Gro Brettle and Cots underwear in heavy silk and natural wool, plus English cashmere and French rib pieces. It touts reinforced seams, imported fabrics, and wholesale price cuts with claims of the greatest sacrifice sale ever to lure buyers.
An Oct 7 dispatch reports slight market yielding in textiles with steadier India and China demand and some revival of looms. It notes limited recovery in cloth inquiry, cautious trade optimism, and potential future price stability. A separate item lists five presidential candidates for the Soldiers Inn managerial post in Kansas City with Major Warner possibly as appointee and no Navy attaché.
Local page item notes a Philadelphia area scene at W Cor Douglas Avenue and Market Street with a special designation or event flagged for attention.
All Wool Jersey Ribbed Vests offered at 58 cents in white scarlet and natural. Knotted silk fringes for dress trimmings in many colors. All Wool scarlet underwear at 89 cents. Half wool tricots 17 cents. Broadcloth one yard and a half wide 88 cents. Special weekly prices on blankets and comforts. Best all wool blankets $4.50, genuine California blankets claimed exclusive in city. Grand orchestral mail box on display with a drawing ticket for buyers. Connoisseurs praise instrument tone.
A biannual meeting of the Teghd Tegion of Select Knights concluded with officers elected. Leaders include HA Olden as grand master, J A Tegg-Wilson as grand lieutenant, HM Fort as grand secretary, and G Rem Tiypekos as supreme representative. The next outing is planned for Topeka.
The Indian commission led by Fairchild and Wilson will depart to visit the Sac and Fox, Kickapoos, Potawatomi, and Sauk and Fox tribes east of Oklahoma to negotiate land in severalty. The party includes Secretary Horace Smwoll and Mr Huffman with reporters joining for coverage. General Hartranft's death is reported in a separate dispatch.
The Chickasaw nation supreme court sustains disenfranchising white men who marry Indian women, aligning with Indian bureau and Attorney General Miller. The Gay faction opposes, planning an appeal to Congress as officials weigh citizenship versus electorship amid treaty claims and jurisdictional debates.
The era sees rapid gains in southern manufactories as tariffs push development in mills and related sectors. Indiana beef law upheld against interstate trade limits. court ruling declares inspection framework constitutional to guard public health and legitimate commerce. Villard plan advances at New York Pacific stockholders meeting with board reshuffle. census officials push clearer statistics on cotton, wool, and silks. Local fairs and agricultural notes report preparations for Gargers Fair and regional events amid weather and market buzz.
A chaotic scene unfolds as an excursion train stalls on a hillside near a Michigan college, trapping travelers and forcing delegates to abandon cars. Spectators watch from windows as carriages stagger, with many injured and numerous bystanders aiding the fleeing party.
Moody and Prttijgnee win seats in South Dal Premier division. The event occurs in a tense session with Moody prominent in both chambers. Attendees confer as Pettigrew and Tripp move to address the assembly seeking United States Senate confirmation and celebrate the result with officials and friends.
Fragmented OCR text describes city authority actions and a focus on electric stock negotiations. Mentions public processes, officials, and potential projects. Contains numerous garbled phrases, names, and unclear events, reflecting a partial historical newspaper item with political and utility context.
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