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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
8
The note urges economical shoppers to buy holiday goods, skip wasteful items, and seek service and value in presents. It promises a way to save about half the money and emphasizes sensible spending for both giver and receiver.
The Progress reports a Tuesday morning incident with many negro boys riding the S and H train at high speed along the V S and P tracks between Common and Christian streets. Officials are urged to curb the danger, and the mayor and police chief are pressed to improve cross street safety and lighting to prevent a tragedy.
A historical advertisement touts Dress Goods Silks Capes Jackets Reefers Gloves Handkerchiefs Underwear Umbrellas Parasols Quilts Blankets Embroideries Laces Corsets Carpets Mat tings Rugs. It claims the largest Shoe Department and Mackintosh Coats stock, top headwear, and half-price-like savings. Gents Boys Clothing and Underwear highlighted. Advertises New Idea Paper Patterns and pattern orders.
The Progress reports Mrs. Alice Daur arriving Monday for business and visiting her old home. Milam street will soon be paved, and C J Randall funds a concrete sidewalk on Market street. Notes recall Rev J M Alford leaving for Magnolia and Rev H W May arriving as new pastor. Major Lowenthal’s upcoming nuptials to Mollie Marx are announced.
Realizing demand and city progression, Lave adds a Sausage Factory to the Market. They employ skilled workmen and invite the public to enjoy many kinds of meats, poultry, oysters, fish, game, vegetables and creamery butter, with Christmas turkeys urged for purchase.
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