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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
9
An old advertisement notes footwear pricing and stock in a condensed sale. It references bleached domestic shoes and various shoe parts or styles with unclear partial figures, suggesting a clearance or price drop. The fragmentary text emphasizes shoes, heels, and inner components as sale items.
A fragmentary ad promotes Noyplige Newlis Nupliy shirts and colored shirts at about $1 per lot. It mentions white dress shirts and some suit pieces like pants, with garbled pricing and details, reflecting a low clarity catalog style from a past issue.
A fragmentary notice hints at a social disturbance involving Ellett and W A Eilett with accusations related to violating a cousin. The text mentions Mrs Hattin in charge and possible involvement of hostesses The Pro ware Lon Leveratts amid uncertain market dynamics.
In the markets section merchants depart for North and East missions to secure goods. Herman Zoding and J H Jordan have left weeks ago, Sam Dreyfuse sailed early last week, and R Silverstein departed Saturday night. Andreola moves to Milam and McNeil, Market street storefront to be cleared. G J Randall plans new building nearby, Wm K Henderson to start his factory soon, S G Beckwith stays with new management. Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
A fragmented 19th century dispatch discusses currency standards, rival railways, and travel options from Fort Worth to Denver, praising fastest routes and courteous service while noting heat relief after six hours. It mentions agents for Northern Pacific lines, lumber quotes from Remant Lumber, and ads for dry goods and clothing at low prices.
A fragment notes Lerwich's restaurant in Shreveport as a popular dining spot with jovial service. It mentions public health and good meals as wisdom, praises the cheerful atmosphere, and hints at real estate demand staying steady amid limited activity. Ripais Tabules are cited for constipation relief.
Advertisement notes 26 dozen men s negligee shirts offered at 75 cents per shirt with emphasis on value and quality. Includes vendor name iGents Furnishings and reference to well-made goods.
A note states that neckwear is a specialty and that the department faces an inspection request in the Indy area, with emphasis on the beat line of pots at specified numbers. The message highlights a procedural review and pending inspection action.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions garments or styles titled night robes with unclear branding Panerinae TM and phrases suggesting a plan or campaign. Readable details are sparse and no concrete events or individuals can be confirmed from the fragment.
Advertises striped and checked white goods with new patterns and cheap novelty items. Markets include sheer qualities and Persian themed pieces. Pricing noted at 12 cents and 15 cents for select items.
A fragmented newspaper column mentions education, weather, new plumbing shop, a Shetland pony showpiece, a rebuilt Morphy street bridge, a business sale of Cotton Belt Lumber to W B White, and Sexton Martin caring for the old cemetery. Snippets reference Haughton, Brenville, Rus ter, Shreveport, Milam street, Fannin street, Hughes Spur in Louisiana.
Local shop touts its lace and embroidery stock as the best in town and promises superior customer service to meet every demand in this line of goods.
In this store a corset department stands out as one of the most successful. The advertisement highlights a focus on the 50, The and 1 line offerings, signaling a key catalog segment and shopper interest.
A fragmented ad lists nickel plated German shears buttonhole items silk umbrellas in Shreveport at 125 dollars and 90 cent shirts and 25 cent fans. It promotes a missing Misses solid gold ring 14k finish and references other accessory goods and decorative items for sale by mail order.
A sale listing fabrics including Colored India Linen Atlantic Organdies Organdie eisse Jaconet Duchesse Irish Dimity Tulle Chatelaine Lappet me Posieir Plmretes Pois Organdie Quisse and Dotted patterns. Prices appear incomplete as the line ends mid item.
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