06 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
1
Ad copy offers imported trim and plumes with prices around 250 dollars and potential trade values. Urges readers to see designs and closest buyers, promising the latest styles at defiant discounts. Contains garbled wording and unclear proper nouns.
Fragmented price list shows numerous odd items and values including parasols and bleaching products. The readable portions indicate bargains or clearance pricing but many words are garbled, making specific items and quantities unclear.
The Shrevenort Louisiana Chautauqua at 305 and 307 Texas Street invites attendees to enjoy a resort that blends nature and education. The piece highlights waterworks, scenic grounds, art and culture, and lectures by Hon. Wm H Harvey on July 17 and 18.
Thursday night regular meeting of City Corner with mayor presiding. Debates over city finances show balances, leases, and police authority while health concerns prompt bids to improve alleys and sewers. Contracts awarded for clock winding and other bids. measures include stricter dog control, market operations, and cemetery improvements.
A shopper note shows 86 dozen Negligee and 10 dozen fancy Negligee shirts advertised at low prices. Men's Negliee shirts described as well made with good value set at 50 cents and 75 cents respectively.
A brief ad promotes our night robes with a claim that the tacitirss line cannot fail to please you, inviting readers to explore the comfort and appeal of the product.
Local retailer promotes its large stock of laces and embroideries as the town’s bulk supply and best option for customers seeking these goods. Ends with a note of confident service.
A damaged listing offers nickel plated German shears embroidery porked wares priced at 25 cents for ladies belts in assorted colors and a Gloria silk item at 25. Premier shirt waists in colors, 50 cents. Gauze fan in assorted colors, a 20 cent regular fan, Coleonda gem scarf pins. A fine imitation diamond ring mail order, solid gold ring 14k finish, claim brighter with wear, priced at 50 cents.
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