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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
9
A millinery sale advertises trimmed hats, plumes, and artificial finishes for ladies. The display promises the finest assortment yet and invites all ladies to view the selection, claiming no millinery store offers a finer range.
A romance unfolds as Cupid prompts a couple to wed aboard a morning train after a rushed call to the magistrate. Mrs Sallie Sapper and Gus Meadows wed with friends present in Gregg county Texas, amid lively congratulations and well wishes.
A cordial invitation from the Mary A Files Millinery Company marks the spring opening. The display blends carnation red with snowy white, showcasing lace, ribbons, and ornaments in a palace of beauty. The event features a refined assortment, judged by experts, with hats and trims highlighted in a lively, garden like setting.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a celebration related to Passover and worships, with unclear names and places. This brief item cites observance timing next week and local citizens.
The notice lists numerous items including stockings, vests, ribbed and unlaundered garments, and drawers from various brands and finishes. Prices range from one to several shillings per dozen or piece, with sizes and availability implied for ladieswear in a bulk sale event.
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