11 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1896
Page
1
This department advertises a wide assortment of millinery and accessories at very low prices. Items include domestics, handkerchiefs, hose, waists, lingerie, embroideries, corsets, spreads, parasols, and related trims with many price points marked to attract shoppers. Strong entities: Pleachime, Crown Domestic, Ladies, Parasols.
An old advertisement notes delayed spring goods and urges shoppers to observe current prices, highlighting general value and urging quick attention to the listed offers.
A local hat shop promotes a varied stock of hats plumes and flowers for spring flats. Shoppers are urged to inspect the selection before purchase, highlighting trimmed Bitty Cents styles as part of the offer.
The Depark heat catalog lists a wide range of shoes for missses ladies and mens along with straw hats suits pants shirts drawers and suspenders. Prices span from 25 cents to 4 dollars with items from Hamilton Drowt Bovnton and Roce Co in Cincinnati and Mussieusetts.
The long obituary expresses grief for Mrs Bella Howell of Shreveport, praising her as a devoted wife mother and Christian. It reflects on her friendship and influence, notes the editor’s tribute and laments the loss while urging readers to remember her in prayer and honor. Water rains and local politics are briefly referenced in passing.
The Mooringsport parish mourns Captain Calvin S. Croom a gentleman of honesty integrity and hospitality. His passing sparks editorials recalling his progressive business outlook and lifelong courtesy to neighbors and friends. The Progress extends deep sympathy to his wife and children and believes a higher reward awaits him.
The Queen and Crescent system reportedly purchased the Transton, Mast and West Texas lines. Monroe shops may move to Shreveport, offering a large local bonus to attract the railroad's facilities and workers. Shreveport boosters hope the shift will bring hundreds of jobs and growth, while Monroe pursues similar moves to keep facilities nearby.
Jordan and Booth advertise as long established creditors with a complete stock of gentlemen’s wardrobe items. They claim to offer umbrellas clothing and wear from the largest jobbers, inviting patrons to inspect and reserve visits. The notice mentions political discussion about a suffrage amendment and party alignment with the Progress, plus job printing at the office.
Historical OCR item lists numerous garments including ladies shirt waists and balbrigan shirts with bold pricing like 50c each and dozen counts. It emphasizes cheap sale pricing, multiple fabric finishes, and low costs for unlaundered or prefinished garments amid a general textile sale.
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