18 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
1
A note announces the sale of a large Sam C. Davis stock from St. Louis at half price. It lists fine dress goods embroideries laces handkerchiefs hosiery napkins towels damasks ribbons notions and staple goods and promises low sale prices on all items.
The department announces a grand sale with extensive discounts on textiles and garments. Bleaching fabric, brown domestic items, ladies handkerchiefs, hose, waists, mits, embroideries, laces, vests, summer corsets, Marseilles spreads, and parasols listed with reduced pricing. Purchases include a range of small items priced from a few cents to dollars, highlighting broad low-cost offerings.
Delayed advertisement announces spring goods with emphasis on careful reading of prices and invitation to call for details.
Retail notice promotes a large stock of spring hats with trims priced as low as fifty cents. Readers urged to inspect offerings before buying, highlighting economical options and a broad selection of millinery.
The department is described as the largest and most select in town offering shoes from prominent factories including Thuriston-Brown of St. Louis W. Af. Boynton of Massachusetts and I. K. Roberg & Co of Cincinnati.
A fragmented advertisement lists shoes for men women and children with prices ranging from 0.75 to 6.50 in various colors and sizes. Slippers and handmade options are included with multiple price points.
An aged newspaper advertisement enumerates hats straw caps with prices around 103 and 6.50, suits 6.50 to 7, pants from 1 to 1.50, shirts 25 to 60 cents, drawers 60 to 65 cents, and various garments like negligees and waists with small price points. The list mixes brands such as Mons Straw Pate and Ale Boys with generic items.
R Silverstein of Shreveport reports a scene on a main street where Jerry McKennerly known as Yankee Sullivan, a helpless cripple, was arrested after intoxication and vile language. He resisted, was jailed, and later set fire to a prison cell area. The fire caused minor damage but showed broken locks. McKennerly faced arson charges and was placed in jail for trial. The piece also notes New Orleans merchants plan to close to allow staff to vote, urging Shrereport merchants to do likewise.
The article describes a busy building boom in Shraveport and suburbs with many projects underway or planned. Notable sites include Mrs. M. D. Angure’s two story residence at Market and Fannin, the new Catholic school at Fannin and Marshall, a brick building for Mrs. Barbara Quigles at Milam, and remodeling work for Bigart & Co. on Texas Street. A fatal modernizing project at Spring and Edwards recasts old walls for new business use. A collision near Crockett Street ends with a narrow escape as a bicycle rider and a laundry wagon nearly collide. the rider dismounts and the wagon stops, with witnesses noting the risk at street crossings.
The Procurss office highlights Dr C Ratzburc as a specialist in job printing services to meet local needs with precise, high quality output for various documents and materials.
A damaged ad fragment from Jordan and Booth touts low prices on a daisy stock of toys ready made wear and neckwear. The note invites readers to visit their store and shop now.
Hon H W Ogden was greeted warmly by friends on Monday upon arrival in the city. He is described as a faithful silver man and true to the cause on every occasion it has presented itself.
Readable fragments list assorted apparel items and the stated discounts or sale prices. Balbriggan Drawers and Shirts, Bleached Drill Drawers, Guyot Suspenders, Ladies Shirt Waists in various sizes and finishes, with prices noted and discounts suggested. Limited legible details include quantity counts and some unit prices.
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