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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
8
A long feature details Chautauqua events emphasizing women's roles in education and reform. It describes lectures, sewing and craft sessions, music, and demonstrations on the veranda, with noted speakers and the influence of women in public life.
Readable spate of fabric sale items lists various dress goods by width type and price. Highlights include double width 25 dress goods at 8 1 8 cents each, half wool cashmeres at 7 1 2 cents, English mohair at 12 1 2 cents, all wool dress flannels at 25 cents, tricot at 16 2 8 cents, silk finished earletta at 43 cents, all wool broad cloth around 90 cents, and 44 inch ladies cloth at 68 cents. Many black and white plaid styles noted with low prices and various widths and grades.
Readied list of deep discounts across house fabrics towels damask linens and damask borders, with precios shown. Includes 75 dozen linen glass towels at 10¢, satin damask towels 25¢, 30 pieces red damask, 50 pair ladies underwear, unbleached damask skins, and damask runs. Shoes section offers Bright Dongola ladies shoes at $2.00 to $4.00, Goodyear West school shoes and men’s shoes around $2.50 to $3.
The record cites NHS Superintendent Pence’s Classification and notes supportive editorials from Jebo McDonald of the Western Schools Journal. It advertises Great Rock Island Route harvest excursions from Wichita with dates August 20, September 2, October 5, plus low round trips to St Louis and other western destinations. Tickets valid thirty days with stopovers and city ticket offices listed.
A brief notice indicates a fare adjustment effective next month affecting the ongoing service. officials state the change aims to align prices with operating costs and maintain service levels.
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