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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
3
To The Farmers offers overhaul and other machinist services by R. C. Phaneuf of Shreveport Louisiana. References available if desired. June 20.
A letter discusses the need for two-cent Internal Revenue stamps on checks and drafts and cites a local incident where a man could not secure a stamp, causing a draft to bounce. The writer calls for immediate action and redress to prevent hardship and loss.
Local shopper tips rely on Weaks and Walters for pure and fresh groceries. Free delivery advertised, positioning the store as up to date and convenient for families.
A notice announces sermons at Texas Avenue Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 11 and 8 in the evening conducted by Rev Barnette Wright. Sunday school at 9 20 with a League prayer service at 8 45. The church succeeds Jordan Street Church, now owned by private parties, and lies four blocks from Meyer's store on the Texas road with Belt Line cars stopping at the door. Public welcome.
Aides as a capable stenographer and typewriter seeks regular employment in a business house. References available from the Soul College. Mail to The Progress, Shreveport, La.
Promoters tout Hynson Springs six miles from Marshall Texas as a healthful getaway. The site offers rest recreation and restored health with mineral waters described as unsurpassed. Inquiries directed to C. J. Randall in Shreveport or Marshall for details.
Dr S H Hicks practicing physician listed with office at HG Beard and Co and residence at 815 Crockett Street Orrick. Telephone number 5. Hours shown as Studa.m tolp m and 5tobp, m.
Barbecues across Bosier and Caddo parishes draw crowds over two weeks with Alden's Bridge Ward One Ward Three Blanchard events. Attendees include Railroad Commissioner candidates L. E. Thomas Andrew Currie W. L. Foster and Congressional candidate Judge C. W. Sutherlin. They used the gatherings to meet voters, discuss the railroad commission and campaign claims. The Alexandria Town Talk notes the state insane asylum is full, citing Dr Hayes.
A brief notice states that the fire insurance business is transferred to John W. Taber. The record names Taber as the new owner and the implication of ongoing coverage. No other parties or dates are specified in the readable text.
A letter urges police to show restraint toward “suspicious characters” today when the Louisiana Press Association is in town. The editor asks Captain Nelson and Lieutenant Busch to be gentle, noting past incidents in Crowley and Donaldsonville, and to keep an eye on Smith.
Cut rates to Hynsons Springs available through C Randall in Marshall Texas or Shreveport. Waters praised for cures, tables superb, scenery grand in picturesque rural beauty.
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