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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1893
Page
8
The item lists train movements and passenger arrangements at a local station, noting arrivals and departures for the period covered. It highlights timetable details and platform notes relevant to travelers and town shoppers.
Fragmented text from a historical newspaper page blends advertising boast, editorial chatter, and social notes. It discusses price-cutting promises, a sales pitch for a large stock of goods, and a variety of social visits, exhibitions, and embroidery samples. The item lists Allentown area figures, vendors, and upcoming fair events with sporadic names and locations.
A compact compilation of local items and advertisements, noting Trunks from Columbian Trunks, a Patien Common Sense brand, Lee’s ketchup, W B Ogilvie ads for a read cart with weather apron, and Boen in use. Also reports John Gannon’s death, a New Orleans native with surviving relatives, plus dental ad by Dr. Chas C McCloud and improved methods.
The Genevieve Orphanage children plan a lawn party Tuesday, dime 8, at Mrs. H C Rogers residence. Proceeds fund a tombstone for their late matron. Adults 50c, children over 12 25c, younger free. Cake and lemonade will be served. donations welcomed at Southern Hardware Co.
Notice warns trespassers to refrain from the private McCorsick road with intent to prosecute. The North Louisiana Agricultural Society plans a meeting at Calhoun on June 2 to discuss renovation of bathtubs and toilet sets. Crops are noted as improving and farmers are invited to participate in growing experiments.
A noisy historical notice touts a fair in Shreveport with promises of free liberal portals, prizes, and special premiums. It references partnerships and promotions with firms including Messrs. Andie & Co and Netheres & Honlee while urging attendance and emphasizing May dates and premium incentives.
A fragmented letter discusses railroads, local committees, and business prospects. It mocks railroad interests, asserts independence from committees, and urges action, naming Sherman Shreveport and Southern as examples while calling for courage and progress.
A resident writes to the city council in Pee See promising to supply groceries and plantation goods to those who support him. He emphasizes exclusive focus on Groceries Gram and Plantation Supplies and expresses commitment to serving customers who favor his business. He references Alexandria Review and Madam Ramor in a formal community note.
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