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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
16
A fragmented listing describes a variety of items from socks to umbrellas and a valise. It mentions a trip with a wolfunter to keep the ender off a high dressy suit while riding on the train, noting practical travel and attire concerns.
An odd fragment shows a promotional tone inviting readers to try a service or store brand named Jordan & Booth, emphasizing fair treatment and polite invitation to trust their offerings. The text hints at customer welcome culture and simple messaging.
The Old Reliable Texas and Pacific Railway promotes the Popular Route to the St Louis National Republican Convention, June 16. Special trains, day coaches, Pullman sleepers, and lowest round trip fares offered with tickets usable June 13, 15, and 18, 1880. Information from M L Scovell and W A Williams. Also notices of Democratic and Republican delegates and local election details appear amid miscellaneous ads and notices.
A cordial invitation extends to all to visit Shreveport and inspect a splendid stock of clothing and accessories. The offer promises deadly-made goods, including fits boots shoes hosiery neckties pearls handkerchiefs collars and buttons. The store asserts unmatched shirt quality and ample stock, claiming customers can buy anything in one day.
A May 24, 1906 issue of The Progress lists B. A. Loreniap serving as clerk. The terse item records a local administrative appointment with minimal detail.
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