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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
9
Flower and plume designs arrive at the lounge with bold prices that challenge close buyers. The latest styles and novelties are on display, inviting shoppers to compare and choose.
An editorial style piece discusses Mayor McKellar pushing reform with work programs for notorious street workers. It condemns cocaine habits and suggests forced labor on streets and town projects as a remedy, linking arrests, jail costs, and public safety to such measures. Travel notices and concerted convention ticket sales accompany the column.
An old notice advertises wheels and bicycles for sale. It mentions gun pistols knives and bikes in a rough sale context with a location at 12 Markit Street, behind Droyfisse MW Buck. The language is fragmentary but indicates items including cycles and tools in a street market setting.
The newly formed Board of Health elected Dr. D. Billin as president, rod C. Shgan as secretary and health officer, Traite Barron as transfer officer, and John D. Murray as sanitary licensure. Figs and Murray were reelected, showing confidence in the new board. The issue mentions a plan to restrict housing development and notes unrelated farm incidents, a venomous rattlesnake report, and local business ads. Vivian was referenced in a future item.
An OCR damaged ad lists clothing items and prices including 50¢ and 75¢ entries. It mentions White Undershirts, Balvedgyan rent, Topsy half hose in black and tan, and other garments with prices around 100 to 150 dollars, reflecting a mid era catalog-like sale. The text shows fragmented phrases and odd spellings but centers on affordable apparel offerings and payment terms.
A fragment notes neckwear goods claimed to be the best line in the city with a stated sincerity in handling. The department is reportedly requesting an inspection of this department.
An old advertisement promotes white goods with emphasis on ready to wear fabrics, poised as a specialty. It touts sheer white materials and elegant styles likely aimed at households, mentioning beauty and comfort in practical domestic items.
Fragmentary lines indicate a local shop promoting laces and embroideries for the town. The garbled text suggests a sales pitch stressing a diverse stock and customer appeal within the community.
An assortment of clothing and trinkets from belts and shirts to fake diamonds and a 14k gold ring are offered at bargain prices. The ad lists a premier shirt waist, gauze tan fabrics, and a tiny clock and Bible option, inviting readers to order by mail or visit for more bargains.
Our House of Patterns presents night robes described as comfortable and easy to wear. The ad emphasizes refined fabric, simple design, and practical warmth for extended evenings at home.
The catalog lists a wide range of fabrics including Colored India Linen Atlantic Organdies Organdie Seisse Jaconet Duchesse Irish Dimity Tulle Chatelaine Lappet Lace Plusretes Soir Plumetes Pois Organdie Suisse Dotted Swisa Organdie German and French Organdie. Request to view the full selection.
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