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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
16
A battered notice from a city retailer pledges to offer lower prices than any rival. The missive claims the shop will beat all quotes in town and assures customers of savings on items in their line despite poor business conditions.
The Progress reports the death of Dr Duncan McLaurin after a stroke at McLaurin’s office. A popular eye ear and throat specialist connected to Governor McLaurin of Mississippi, he was valued for his practice and social ties. The notice notes his youthful promise and deep regret among friends and relatives.
A jumble of phrases references a Holotein cow, birth timing, and a mix of business tenets with a critique of theft. It features scattered mentions of Mr Charles Dorian, a Little Cem Resturant, and comments on creditors, burglary, and ballot robbing.
An interview with President Martin discusses the Shreveport to Port Arthur railroad project. Officials tour Kanaay City and Shreveport shops, confirming work resumes and rapid completion goals. The party visits Horatio Ark terminus and Unity Depot as crews prepare expansion and track extensions.
A crowded town square event led some to believe a dog fight or monkey performance was underway. Nearby whispers spoke of arrests and an inquest, but the crowd learned it was a conatabla call jog and robot pinup show. The writer, U H West, is named for contact on cleaning or dying work. Sailor 420 lexmtSihrs mentioned.
On Thursday our office received a cordial visit from Master A. W. O. and Mira Mary Lillian Hicks, children of Dr Hicks. Master Overton, a gentleman of policy, stated he was for Bryan McKinley.
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