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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
9
The piece recounts Shreveport political clashes surrounding Bla blush art and Blanchard’s struggle to influence Louisiana’s Senate race. It notes voter shifts on Tuesday ballots, tension among supporters, and tensions with MeEnery allies as the state faces a pivotal outcome.
A city move targets Justin Gras over a disorderly house complaint. Officials say Gras has been warned, and the mayor supports action to suppress the nuisance while community members respond with mixed approval.
Local and personal notes describe a disorderly house near Common and Texas streets. The proprietor Mr. Gras faces a $10 fine after investigations by police and city officials, with warnings issued to keep the establishment respectable. other town updates cover residents, visits, and local improvements.
Fragmented ad item lists ladies garments including vests, parasols, and embroidery. Mentions department stores, shoe factories, and clothing prices with scattered words like hats, shirts, pants, and sales. Reads like a commerce notice from a historic retailer.
Local listing advertises various items including cheap shirts and suits at half dollar to 75 cents, with a wall display and a selection of men s fancy wear. It highlights a line of night robes and a general appeal to shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
Hite Goods advertises a specialty in linseed products and related goods. It promotes checks and strives to supply popular items to dependable sellers in the region.
Our stock of laces and embroideries is the town topic with prices to please. See Intestin Jacoviet Duchesse Irish Dimity Organdie Suisse and many others includingColored India Linen Atlantic Organdies Tulle Chatelaine Lappet Lace and more.
Fragmentary ad describes plain white goods and Persian hand items with prices noted as 25 cents and 12 cents. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a sale of sheer textiles and novelty goods.
Partial list shows enamel plated vermehn, embroidery repairs, belts at 25c, silk goods at 25c, a 25c gauze fan, a regular 2c fan, and a genuine diamond set ordered by mail. Mentions gold fing with 4k finish and assorted fashion accessories, suggesting a small apparel and gift catalog.
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