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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1898

Page

18

Mutual Benefit Association of Shreveport Charter

A charter dated before Notary Cal lis Hicks records the formation of the Mutual Benefit Association of Shreveport Louisiana under Act No 36 1888 and general laws governing corporations. It powers 99 years to transact buy sell loan and manage affairs, with headquarters in Shreveport and a plan to aid members in acquiring lands homes and mortgages. It outlines stock terms monthly payments of 30 cents per share an admission fee of 50 cents, loan fund operations interest at 6 percent, loan eligibility rules and local board organization guidelines.

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Provisions on Branch Dues and Reports in the Association

Article text outlines monthly stock payments to local treasurers, quarterly and annual financial reports for members or branches, and constraints on invested funds. It sets depository location in Shreveport Louisiana, and details on officer appointments, share withdrawals after one year, and distribution rules under state law.

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Cotton trade notice from Shreveport merchant in 1897

Shreveport Louisiana dated December 8 1897 announces plans to store ship and sell unstated cotton at 50 cents per bale with 60 day hold for 25 cents per bale to cover charges. Claims lowest insurance rate in Louisiana and seeks to increase cotton business across Southern Arkansas Texas Indian Territory and North Louisiana inviting consignments to his department.

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