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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
8
A garbled sale notice advertising silk parasols at reduced prices and a wide range of goods. It touts Ladies Swiss Ribbed Lisle Vests, Printed India Linens, Persian Lawns, Damask, Turkish Bath Towels, American Huck Towels, White Lawn, Umbrellas, dress fabrics, caps, shoes, and children and misses footwear with steep markdowns. The ad urges visiting the window display for bargains and claims all items must go.
A reminiscence on the Rushville Methodist Church, its past sermons, prayers, and revival memories, contrasting with plans for a grander future church with stained glass and towers. Local civic notes discuss central market tensions, bicycle speed ordinances, street maintenance oversight, and health concerns. Community items mention a journalism return, a silver advocate visit, and travel notices for the Cotton Belt to St. Louis.
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