21 May 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
1
An old time storefront claims quality goods and low prices to attract shoppers. The ad urges customers to compare with other stores and visit to price the cards, noting the business has grown in town and aimed for legitimate profits.
A large assort ment from se and ip wars presents the finest and largest collection ever for the city. Includes baby items and misses’ dresses with prices such as 256 and S225. Mens suits and new pants advertised with various price points.
R Silverstein of Shreveport argues The Progress opposes United States Senator N C Blanchard. The paper accuses him of vacillating on silver coinage and political expediency, alleges schemes to secure reelection, and criticizes his stance as damaging to state and national interests with tense political maneuvering outlined across the column.
The article reports early and later senatorial vote tallies with Blanchard and MeEnery among named candidates, notes a single ballot taken, and mentions the Progress favoring MeEnery on the silver question and suffrage. It also describes a curious 1807 silver half dollar found by A. M. Highhouse, and announces a public meeting by The Manufacturer's Record of Baltimore to attract manufacturing to Shreveport, inviting local business leaders to attend.
The Maafeusereiens campaign has continued for forty two days with sermons and many testimonies of salvation. Worshipers express renewed faith and desire to join the church. Singing and prayers have been strong, with touching pulpit moments. Dr Whadon is expected to arrive soon to lead further meetings in Shreveport.
Thoroughbred Pigs, T advertise Poland China pigs for sale two fine six month old sows weighing about 125 pounds in late condition. Will sell at low prices or trade for cow peas. Address Aug. Meyer, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pedigree noted.
A fragmented sale list outlines numerous garment quantities and prices for ladies hosiery shirts skirts and undergarments. Items include 20 dozen seamless hose 23 dozen linen hose 46 dozen black and tan hose and assorted weights, with prices marked to a fraction of a dollar. Also listed are 60 dozen jersey ribbed vests and 25 dozen various undergarments, with emphasis on finish quality and long lengths.
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