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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1889
Page
1
A local advert notes new stock of Henrietta fabrics and pleated Robes with 38 inch wool stripe pieces. 10 pieces offered at 50 cents a yard, previously 65 cents, highlighting scarce pretty stripes and strong Broadcloths in trimming and novelty dresses at 123.
The store advertises a Millinery and Cloak department with low prices, noting strong business allows cheaper sourcing. The Hosiery department on the ground floor features bargains, including a full line of Wool Hosiery for ladies, gents, girls, and boys at 25 cents per pair, plus underwear bargains further inside.
The firm states it is an unusual time for dealer price reductions yet announces a dramatic sale. It cites thousands of dollars tied up in elegant goods and emphasizes aggressive discounts to move stock amid high demand.
Store advertises imported and domestic winter underwear in all sizes described as far superior to local stock. Prices set to move stock quickly, claiming customers deserve the best at a fraction of typical costs and labeling cheaper options as cheap trash.
Read this list. Lot 2 White merino underwear cheap at 75 cents now selling. Over a hundred dozen cheaper grades marked down to sell. This is the freest service sale of underwear ever offered to any people. Do not miss this sale. Don’t pay profits when you can buy at cost.
A local business owner laments copycat cheap ads imitating their marketing method. They claim the imitation damages reputation and profits, urging readers to recognize unfair practice and support legitimate advertising.
Kingfisher and western Oklahoma rejoice as the Rock Island reaches Kinelisher with plans for a first excursion train this week. Commissioners press lands in severalty to Indians at the Jowa nation, while crops, new corporations and railroad schemes ripple through Fort Scott, Panhandle towns, and the nation as regional growth accelerates amid political friction.
The feature weekly talk covers cloaks and wraps with bargains on ladies jackets from 125 to 300, long coats from 200 up to 3000 in all colors and styles. Rare Seal Plush jackets and rocanes priced 1200 1600 and 2000 with wraps from 1000 up, all guaranteed to wear well and dyed London best.
The advertisement proclaims a wide selection of shoddy plush wraps for children and Misses coats. It notes heavy sales, leading the town, and urges readers to call and view the stock. Prices are promised to be of interest as the shop duplicates its entire stock early in the season.
Reports from St Petersburg describe Prince Hiswardk's talks with the czar yielding a tone of peace toward Germany. The czar denies war, while officials guard imperial security measures at Boras and Borarne palace, with police aiding detectives and troops stationed along bridges to prevent unrest. A farmer named Willasy Carry died from poison in a well, with his family among the affected.
General Green B Raum of Illinois named pension commissioner succeeding Tanner. He takes oath and is to assume duties Monday. Raum, born December 3, 180, rose from lawyer to Civil War brigadier general, later served in Congress and as commissioner of internal revenue. His appointment praised as excellent by Republican leaders, amid broader staffing moves in Washington.
A chaotic report centers on a Cincinnati or Mississippi era plot involving conspirators in a court case. The text references jurors, peremptory challenges, and alleged plots to abduct or move defendants. It notes a sensational newspaper push and actions surrounding Judge Longenecker, with mentions of Burke, Coughlin, and Mark Burke in a criminal context.
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