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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
14
The issue lists a Christmas Day service at St Marks Episcopal Church with a schedule of hymns and anthems, names choir members, and notes an organist. It also covers assorted local items about church events, theatre arrivals, encampment officers, and a family birth, all in a period news tone.
Watches clocks and jewelry repaired and warranted. For sixty days I present an introductory sale to the people of Shreveport and vicinity. Trial offered with satisfaction guaranteed at Wan del the jeweler 522 Market street.
A Shreveport roof painting firm at 501 Crockett street invites customers to stay and not leave, offering painting and roof repairs with a claim that their paint will not taint the cistern. They guarantee the paint does not taste in the cistern.
A roof painter from 619 Butler Street urges residents to inspect their roofs for leaks while noting a brief stay. He promises to repair any issues before leaving, aiming to keep homes dry and comfortable.
Cotton Belt Route will offer on sale during the holidays a round trip fare from points on their line within 200 miles of the selling station. Sale dates are December 24th 25th and January 4th and return limit January 1st 1888. The Texas and Pacific are running the finest chair cars in the South with seats free.
December 21 and 22 Cotten Belt Route offers round trip tickets at reduced Southeast rates for key points. Tickets valid for return up to 30 days from sale date.
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