07 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1896
Page
1
Ladies waists in stripes and solid Cobra from 50c to 15.00. Shoes in lace and button styles from 1.00 to 3.00. Misses sizes from 0e to 2.00. Children’s from 30c to 1.50. Oxford type in tan and colors from imported makers, up to 1.75. Fine line from the Great Hamilton Brown Shoe Company.
A harsh critique targets Judge Righter of the New Orleans District Bench for likening Mayor Fitzpatelek to Pericles. The opinion calls the comparison crude and urges Gov. Foster to replace the judge, labeling him unworthy of a high court role. Also included is an advertisement for picture frames wallpaper and artists materials at Brewer Laenger, 405 Texas street.
An office moved temporarily over Phelps' store at Market and Texas to allow repairs, with a note that the mover will return to new quarters soon to greet patrons. Also remarks and updates from Shreveport W C T U, Odd Fellows visit, city engine house plan approval, and a light editorial exchange about local talk and Frank Serwich’s lunch parlors on Market Street.
On Wheels Buck Bradley offers bicycles for sale or rent and repair services at 415 Market Street near Dreyfuss. The ad promises a beautiful wheel, a fast agazelle, and quick exercise value for two bits. Guns and locks are also mentioned as repair items, with Buck urging customers to see him first.
A weekly display features trimmed hats plumes and artificial flowers inviting ladies to view the finest assortment, with a special invitation to call and see, promising the best collection seen, unmatched by any millinery store.
In a editorial clash, the Alexandria mongrel Populists are praised by Captain Pharr for openly supporting their platform, while The New Orleans Republican faces criticism for backing a negro-first ticket. A Ward Seven resident notes the public stance, and a local shop advertises job work and house repairs on Texas Street.
Good counsel printed as a public notice urging early habits, financial prudence, and truthful behavior. It promotes reliable routines and personal responsibility with Win C Agurs listing his office over E Phelps at the corner of Texas and Market streets.
This season brings good news for doctors and druggists as football plans unfold with expectations of a strong run. The note hints at medicinal arnica stockups tied to athletic coverage, implying larger community interest in sports healing routines.
Chairman Harrity declares the next Democratic National campaign must be built on sound money. Dew toi. Miss Camille Giffen president of the Mary A. Files Millinery Company and Miss Dick Files are abroad selecting Spring and Summer goods. Iyia said they will purchase one of the choicest selections ever brought to this city.
Arch hubbub surrounds the Bay’s presidential choice with Johnnie Carlisle as the favored figure. Supporters hail the decision as a significant honor and momentous political signal.
The Progress notes a friendly call from B H Bickhiam of Latex Wed et city. It suggests amending the city charter to make the city surveyor a part of the organic law, effective once in four years.
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