28 May 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
1
Special to The Progress recaps a dramatic Louisiana senatorial ballot as Blanchard fights for time, political maneuvering, and a brewing shift in power. Recounted are scores, votes, and the tense capital atmosphere around the legislature and electorate.
Police and the mayor classified Justin Gras as a city nuisance and ordered suppression of his disorderly house. The action, supported by community leaders, aims to curb disturbances and enforce civic order amid ongoing local concerns.
Local items report disorderly house actions on the corner of Common and Texas streets with fines levied, while Progress notes Dr. McClouds cottages on Texas Avenue and Mrs Mellencamp’s return from Gladewater. Mentions Judge Parnell’s visit, a birthday celebration for neighborhood children, and the death of Charles W. Barkett, longtime resident and merchant.
Ladies and Gents We Te oA. Ladies Vesting and Embroidery. Large assortment from de and Wp wards. Tyeetinest and largest assortment ever brought to the city. Department largest with selections from six factories. Shoes Clothing Hats and Suits for men boys and children. White and colored shirts. Boys hats and pants. Prices start at 20e.
The readable fragments reference baseball, boys and men sports, and local venues such as Tow Crk and Van, with scattered numbers and prices. Details are incomplete but indicate a mixed page of sports results and place names rather than a single coherent event.
A local shop markets a large stock of men s wear including 44 dozen Negligee shirts at 50 cents each and 10 dozen fancy shirts at 75 cents. Also advertised are 50 dozen Topsy half hose in black and tan and a line of night robes.
White goods line highlighted with Navnsonk cheek and stripes. Striped and checked dimities offered in 12 sheer qualities. Ties in sheer white 15 cents. Beautiful wove goods for white suits priced at 25 cents. Persian mulls featured as stylish options.
Our stock of these woods is the talk of the town. When in need of any thing in this line we want better than anyone else use your city.
Nickel plated German shears with warranty offered in various forms for embroidery and pocket use. Ladies belts in assorted colors at five cents each. Gloria silk umbrella priced at 125 in breveport foro. Premier shirt waists in multiple colors. Gause fans in assorted colors, two for Golconda gem scarf pins. Gemmite diamond imitation side jewelry. Stick pins available. most items priced at ten cents each.
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