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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1888
Page
1
Hosiery for ladies misses and children advertised as fast black guaranteed not to fade or stain. Week sale offers 25 dozen ladies black hose up to size 9 1 2 at 50 to 65 cents per pair, 16 dozen children fine rib black at similar prices, 15 dozen children weary rib black at 50 to 65 cents per pair.
Gossamers from last week’s sale remain in stock in seven items and ladies sizes. Prices include 75 cents for cossamers, one dollar for gossamers in SLSO, and one fifty for cosamers at YW. Purchasers urged to act as remaining stock will be cleared this week, with sorted misses sizes available.
The brief item mentions stripe regular fabric and two dozen halves, valued at least forty, offered for sale to assist carpenters at Even 25 Cents. It references dress goods including shall wool fabrics and ap pincers with dimensions likely, in a damaged OCR style.
Fragmented sale item notes colored dress goods and dresses with sizes S 10 14. Prices shown 8.75 0 and 77 cents. Yardage 2400 at fontette loom. Hall value likely.
Senate and House actions fill the day with debate on the Exclusion Bill and concerns over executive vetoes. A conference is ordered on General Headlemen widow pension, while Fourth of July claims are moved, with detailed discussion of costs and potential savings in pensions and harbor improvements.
The letter from General Harrison accepting the Republican presidential nomination argues for protective tariffs to aid American labor, condemns free trade and imperial concessions, and stresses the party’s stance on pensions, trusts, and tariffs. The document contrasts Republican policy with Democratic views and discusses the campaign issues including the tariff question and domestic production.
Kingman pure rock salt deposits attract wide attention as Wichita markets and packing houses prepare for abundant supplies. Reports describe multiple salt veins, contract plans for plant setup within thirty days, and rapid development aimed at delivering cheaper salt to the region. Political notes recount Clark County Republican strength and county officers, while local chatter mentions a large turnout crowd and ongoing developments in commerce and infrastructure.
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