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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1896
Page
9
A fragmented column presents gossip about local figures including Gov. Foster and Mayor McKellar, mentions desire for a crematory, schoolhouse boom, and forthcoming Christmas reflections. It touches on policing, civic duties, and a local roof painter Ro op Painter and Repairer W B Weaver, with promises of durable work.
Wagons and people fill the streets in a Christmas mood with notes on residents visiting family. Also reports a freight train wreck near Sodus killing three, and local plans for new residences. Miss Mattie Allen returns home for holidays. Jake Delfinger cottage progress. local merchants advertise and a Christmas tree event at Jordan Street Sunday school.
Notice announces a stray or stolen hay mare from the J B Slattery pasture three miles south of Shreveport Louisiana around October 12. The 5 to 6 year old mare stands about 14 hands with a long mane and tail, a scar on the forehead, and the left neck mane position. Information should be given to A C Mitchell or The Progress. reward promised.
The ad touts the largest stock of men’s, ladies’, and children’s shoes in town. It invites customers to come and buy at their own price, urging no failure to invest in the deal.
Fragmentary ad style notice touts oysters and game in season. Mentions Mr Serwich and oysters produced for sale with a busy shop scene and staff details, though exact context remains unclear.
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