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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
9
A brief notice advertises a shoe sale featuring a wide variety of designs and the latest flower and plume decorations. Prices are promoted as very low to entice customers to inspect the selection.
Fragmented text discusses city leadership and mayoral conflicts with figures like Alston and Holzman. It advocates support for a loyal candidate and criticizes opponents, highlighting council, waterworks, and municipal trust issues amid a charged political atmosphere.
The Progress notes the ward representative could aid the mayor if trusted, while flagging concerns about market house block opinions. It praises ALSTON and LOWENTHAL as reliable city figures, forecasting a robust Shreveport administration and a brick storehouse project. Contract awarded to VC Johnson for 25350.80, with 50 workers, to start immediately and be ready in sixty days.
In the Grand Lodge, Mr. Kassel of this city is celebrated as an enthusiastic Odd Fellow with bright talents. The write up praises his loyalty to the orders, noting his keen interest and steady growth within the fraternity as he advances to new ranks and responsibilities.
The Rebekah lodge of forty women, organized last Friday, announced its name Queen Esther Lodge after a contest won by Miss Ruby Roseman. Officers were installed by Mr. Shell and Mr. Gilliland, with Dr. John P. Scott approving. The group planned fraternal and charitable aims within Odd Fellowship, emphasizing charity, fidelity, and sisterhood.
Unclear OCR text lists numerous items and drastically reduced prices. Mentions parasols silk thread and fabrics with quantities and unit prices, emphasizing everything in the store sold at extremely low prices.
A fragmented readout lists men’s garments and prices including shins and stockings in dozens, shirts, undergarments, and hosiery. It mentions Vine White Dress Shirts and various Balbriggan items with prices around 25 to 50 cents and specific labels like Nugliger and Neuligoe.
An inspection of Wis department is requested as buyers seek the best goods from NEC IK WEAR. The text notes the store emphasizes hand crafted items and low price points of 25 and 50 cents, signaling a local commerce appeal.
A whimsical note titled Night Robes hints at a Bavianess themed dinner scene with playful characters. The quirky caption suggests a humorous, lighthearted moment involving night attire and dining in a surreal setting. A small crowd of night hobos appears in the narrative as observers.
A fragment list of textiles and fabrics including nainsook, striped and chi sheer qualities, handsome Persian mulls, ready and popular sellers, and a note on white salts. Mentions fabric stands and prices such as 12 cents.
A local goods shop touts its lace and embroidery stock as the town’s talk. The advertisement promises better selections and service than competitors, urging customers to visit for quality items and timely help.
The ad announces a broad selection of summer fabrics including India Linen Atlantic Organiies Organdie Seisse Jaconet Duchesse Irish Dimity Plumetes Soir Plumetes Pois Organdie Suisse Dotted Lace Swiss and French Organdie. It emphasizes a wide range without listing all prices.
A fragmentary newspaper listing sells assorted small items including nickel plated German shears, buttonhole scissors, and embroidery scissors. It promotes various trinkets, hairpins, faux diamonds, a solid gold ring 14k finish, and a 6 by 4 Holy Bible, urging readers to order by mail.
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