19 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
1
The note promises affordable shopping as holidays near, saying money remains scarce yet many goods can be bought for a few dollars. It urges readers to gather up small sums to purchase items for every family member, highlighting substantial value for little money.
Advertises a new stock of cloaks capes jackets and child clothing in plush and cloth colors. Promises summer prices not winter ones and urges customers to visit shop for large stock and favorable prices.
Large stock of men’s ladies’ and children’s shoes along with staple dry goods and notions to be sold at unaffordably low prices. Goods to be sacrificed to clear inventory before January, with clothing and overcoats targeted first.
A clipping records R Silverstein with a 3 percent shrinkage note. The brief item cites a financial metric tied to an investment figure and notes a periodical assessment. No additional context or entities are provided in the readable text.
The Methodist Conference meeting at Ruston with Bishop Henix presiding lays out appointments for New Orleans Baton Rouge Opelousas Alexandria Shreveport Arcadia Delhi and other districts. Presiding elders and district superintendents named along with station assignments spanning multiple towns and churches.
Colorado routes via Fort Worth and Denver City and Union Pacific Denver and Gulf Railways claim best service with fastest time and through trains. Advertisement hints at favorable fares and travel comfort. Contact D P Douglass No. 604 Gravier Street New Orleans for more details.
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