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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

5

P. P. P. Tonic Promotes Health and Strength

An old promotional snippet extols P. P. P. as superior to all sarsaparillas. It claims fifty years of discovery in Georgia, praising cures for rheumatism blood poisoning malaria skin diseases and more. It promotes renewed health appetite better sleep and notes physicians’ universal commendation and published formula.

Georgia PP. P Lippman P. P.P J. D. Johnston Johnston , Cn

Truth And Be Convinced Cure Promoted By P P P

Testimonies praise P P P as a blood purifier for skin eruptions and rheumatic pain. Customers and doctors report relief after several bottles, noting better health and energy. The advertisement cites multiple towns and offers pricing of $1 per bottle, six for $5.

Lippman Atlantic Pacific

Weaver Roofing Offer Promises Honest Repairs at 208 Milam

W B Weaver, a reliable roof repairer, advertises old and new shingles. He guarantees work and invites the public to inspect his recent brood of roofing samples. Located at 208 Milam Street.

W.B. Weaver Milam Street

Special Notice from S F Gordon at 210 Texas Street

S F Gordon reaffirms continued business at 210 Texas Street in Shreveport, La., stating he has no interest in or connection with the Gordon Jewelry Company Limited. Dated October 24, 1896.

Vacinity Texas Street

Fish oysters and game season from Mr Serwich’s shop

Oysters in season and game prominent at Mr Serwich’s market. The scene shows busy patriage and staff efforts to please customers, reflecting a lively local food trade.

A Comfortable Residence on Crockett Tree for Alc

A fragmentary listing notes a residence on Crockett Street offered at a reasonable price. The text mentions a brother named Hick and a contact at 25 Milam, though the OCR is incomplete.

Crockett Tree S E Hick

Shreveport Sausage Factory Advertisement

Realizing demand and necessity in the city, J C Mahlen proposes a sausage factory added to his market. He will employ skilled workmen and invites public inspection of the meats, poultry, oysters, fish, game, vegetables, and dairy items. Christmas turkeys available at 323 Texas Street.

J.C. Mahlen Texas

The Process to Do Your Job and Work

A compact guide outlines steps and standards for completing tasks efficiently. It emphasizes clear objectives, structured workflow, and disciplined time management to achieve reliable results. Commit to consistent routines, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Young woman named Brown county attorney in Nebraska

Miss Estelle Mae Davisson, elected county attorney in Brown County, is described as a bright, capable lawyer. A Iowa native under 23, she studied at Michigan University and Nebraska's University, finishing law school in 1896. She won as a fusion candidate, amid a Republican surge, and may be the only woman holding the office in Nebraska.

Estelle Mae Davisson Brown County Nebraska Miss Davisson Iowa Michigan University Sibley Long Pine Neb State University Lincoln Chadron

Antiseptic Paper Handkerchiefs Proposed for Infection Control

A New York Ledger piece discusses paper and fiber handkerchiefs as a cheap, absorbent, and disposable option to curb contagion from infected clothing. It notes laundries risk bacilli transfer and suggests pulp-impregnated with antiseptic could enhance value.

New York Ledger

Woodfin Furniture & Carpet Co to Open in Shreveport

Announcement that Woodfin Furniture and Carpet Co will open an exclusive shop around January 15 in the former Hodges Dry Goods location at 207 Texas Street between Spring and Market streets. The new store will offer furniture and carpets to residents of Shreveport and nearby areas.

Shreveport Hodges Dry Goods Company Texas Street Spring Woodfin Furniture & Carpet Co

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J.S. Dupriss Newnasville Pia Golmen FP. P. P W. H. Witder Albany P. P the Hot Springs Ark M. Kewtonr Aberdeen, Brown Co Savannah, Ga LIPE Lippman Biick B. Weaver Shreveport Sausage Factory
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