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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
9
A garbled column of old time ads mentions shoes and parasols, domestic goods, linen, lace, and brocades with scattered prices and vague product notes. Names, places, or precise dates are unreadable, offering only a snapshot of a bustling mid century marketplace.
An old style listing advertises white dress shirts and woolen shirts, plus a small selection of colored suits and cassimere pants priced at $2.40 and $3.08, now marked down to 0.81 and $2.00.
A garbled passage discusses Dion and Gaul facing issues with math and speaking, mentioning losses and debts. It reads like a fragment from a broader article, with unclear names and several missing words, offering only hints of scandal or failure.
Fire alarm stations listed in Strevenort First District with intersections at Corner Commerce and Trav is, Corner Forrest and cad o sts, Forrest and Texas, Marshall and Fannin, Common and Fannin, Common and Cotton, Market and Cotton, Spring and Milam, Marshall and Rock elt, Marshal and Line, McNeill and Texas, Louisianan and Cotton, Common and Milam, Sprague and Hor A avomue, Peabody and William, Lewrettee street and bus UYERI, Murphy and Texas, and other corners. The text enumerates station locations and cross streets across multiple districts.
The passage reflects a prevailing view that gold tags will drive a presidential contest, pressing hardship to sway voters toward McKinley and English gold bogis. Merchants are urged to offset influence, noting a recent advantageous position from purchases.
The ad proclaims remarkably low figures on men’s and boys’ clothing with strong quantity and value, inviting old and new customers to take full advantage of the sale. It boasts no real competitors in North Louisiana and urges shoppers to visit for any gentleman’s apparel.
A fragmentary ad filled page notes rail routes via Fort Worth Denver City and Union Pacific with claims of fastest service and pleasant dining by Serwiel’s restaurant in Shreveport. Also mentions biennial Knights of Pythias encampment in Cleveland with Cotton Blossom tickets, plus Ripans Tabules advertisements for health and digestion.
In line with a hectic Times area scene the piece notes Free silver at 16 to 1 rising in popularity. Tam favors 1 to 1 and contemplates painting 16 in the future after painting one before. The writing shows busy roofs, a strong local flavor, and a sense of factional certainty amid dust and bustle.
Drafts of projects suggest Remant Lumber stock in La and Que million feet for construction with Gin Book as a time and cost saver. W Hardy of Shreveport sells it. For reliable service and quality meat dishes visit Lon Leverett's.
Dissolution notice states the holder sold entire interest in Cotton Belt Lumber Manufacturing Co located at Hughee iSpur La to W F White former partner who assumes all obligations with creditor consent. Includes railway ticket sale notice for Cotton Belt Route Shreveport to St Paul at 20 95 with dates Aug 28 20 31 and Sept 1 return Sept 15 1896. Also mentions moving plumbing establishment to 214 Mila street and Ripans Tabules advertising.
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