21 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented retail ad touts low prices and small profits after an election. It lists fabrics, trimmings, lace, embroidery, linens, napkins, ladies garments, umbrellas, parasols, and men’s wear with ambiguous pricing and garbled items, reflecting a period newspaper classifieds style.
The Progress announces a one night benefit for Mr Otto Poleman, a Shreveport resident with a refined musical background. The event, organized by F Leonard Pooley, features Mr Poleman’s renowned voice and aims to support his work, with community figures like Walter Barron and local business leaders praising his contributions. The notice includes civic praise for citizens and notes ongoing concerns about street safety and ward staffing, urging cultural support and orderly conduct at the event.
Patron notice advertises Lava coated cooking ware described as durable and indestructible. It promotes Lisks Guarantes Anti Raat Finware with absolute guarantees and mentions The Improved New Hanter prise cooking attire. Agent F. Mantes & Sox at 211 Lexus Street. Mrs W F Boazman builds a residence on Sycamore Street in Shepherd & George subdivision.
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