25 Apr 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1896
Page
1
The stock of Sam's G. Davis of St. Louis is offered at fifty cents on the dollar. The sale includes fine dress goods embroideries laces handkerchiefs hosiery napkins towels damasks ribbons and more. After purchasing a mostions and staple goods the vendors will sell all items at low prices.
A list of ladies and gents textiles and accessories with assorted prices. Items include bleaching cloths, brown domestic fabrics, handkerchiefs in various styles and colors, hose, gloves, waists, embroideries and laces, vests, summer corsets, Marseilles spreads, and parasols with prices ranging from 5 cents to $1.25.
Weather woes postpone advertising for spring goods. Seller urges customers to call for repriced offers, claiming savings as conditions improve and stock becomes available.
Inspect our stock and prices for spring hats. Our trimmed millinery is offered at low prices, with selections as buyers consider.
A fragmented listing of footwear items including Baby Abe and Mises brands, De. Ladies' Lace and Button, Tae, Ladies' Land Laide, and S140 appears as catalog copy with sparse details.
A brief classified note offers boys straw hats at 50 cents each. Jen's Straw Hat shop advertises quality headwear with a simple sale entry referencing item and price.
The article notes Foster’s expected reelection by a solid majority amid Democratic strength in North Louisiana. It discusses party infighting over suffrage, legislative uncertainty, and shifts within the state’s GOP and Democratic factions, including views on Senator Bunchard and Blinchard. It also covers the dedication of the First Presbyterian Church organ and related local civic details.
The Columbia Club meets under Capt. Bihmon Levy Jr to form a permanent organization. Officers named include Levy president and Leo. I. Kahn first vice president, with plans to charter under state law. The club buys Mrs. Carne Leman’s lakefront residence for its use and aims to attract prominent local patrons and influence. Alexandria Town Talk notes local visits and ongoing construction projects.
Mr. Hereford of Dallas Texas, guest of Mrs. R. Ford, departed for home on Monday.
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