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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
8
Economical people will be found shopping the next few days. A way to save about one-half of money is shown. Avoid nic-nacs and foolish articles. value and service are best for giver and receiver of presents.
Captain Logan’s Dallas trip, William Williamson’s Stonewall visit, hog killing weather, a furniture firm eyeing Shreveport, and outsiders eyeing local dirt. Mention of Papalists in Congress per People’s Tribune, a Syrian couple arriving at Castle Garden, fence testing on 28th with liquor debate, Urbane Capt. Billie’s visit, and condolences to Henry Holzner’s family. Local praise for The Caucasian and public school building discussions. Names include L R Logan, Wm Williamson, O J Widwell, I L Helpman, J W Ayere, Finley, and Hargrove. financials and a casual note on local economy.
Mr Frank Serwich on Market street runs a popular hotel and restaurant with modern amenities neat rooms and a well stocked oyster and game counter. The piece notes his service quality and busy patronage plus mentions other local items from New Orleans and town events including a fire at Mr Holmes residence and insurance coverage.
The advertisement touts the city’s largest Shoe Department and the biggest stock of Mackintosh Coats. It highlights Gents and Boys Clothing, the finest Hat Department, and affordable prices. It promotes a large Gent’s and Boy’s Underwear selection and positions the shop as sole agents for New Idea Paper Patterns with any pattern at 10c.
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