The Progress ads and notices from a late 19th century issue
A mixed page fragment from The Progress lists a Barns price list and various consumer items including tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, lobsters, plum pudding, and preserves. It also advertises holiday observances for Yom Kippur, a stove sale by A Kahn, cotton market notes, a Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition excursion offer, and subscription details for The Progress with exhortations to readers and local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and Pacific Railway
Dallas
Bargains and legal notices wrap a busy town week
A sale at Herman Zoding's advertises three days of deep discounts on dry goods clothing shoes hats carpets and more. Separate items report an injunction against Archie Hurt over levee contracts and actions against state engineers Richardou and Keres, with further legal proceedings expected. Also covered are a local marriage, a marriage license list, and real estate transfers as the week closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Zoding
Archie Hurt
State Board of Engineers
Bayou Pierre
Tosmas Kelly
Kelly
Hurt
Lillian Lynas
Board of Leves Commissioners
Messrs
Richardou& Keres
State Engineers
Souis
Eral
Matthew Monkhuvse
Mary Palmer
Bryeai Te Me
Bettin Hutema
Wale
Mavis
Suliaou
James A. Meck
W. Jota On
Laud
Browk
Bortiaie
Pers
Egan'a Mniativision
Sim
A. Murvison
Shreveport Town Politics and Civic Critique
A fragment reflecting public dissatisfaction with local leadership and civic governance. It criticizes political control, calls for accountability of the City Railway and mayoral costs, notes employment and business concerns, and references a district attorney’s trial results. The piece urges residents to demand independent progress and question local allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
City Railway Company
Currie
Personal Mention Shows Local Social Notes In Gainville
Mrs C B Start visits Miss Ada Hicks and will stay awhile. Dr Thomas L Terry has been ill this week. Hon John Elster recovering from a hemorrhage attack. Moorings resident Parnell visits Presseek. John Pickett stops by for greetings. Maggie Raybaro of Houston Daily Press calls on friends. Reyborn in Shreveport for Journal work. He looks better than previously observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. B. Start
Blanche Ctliff
Gainenville
Tex
Ada Hicks
Ron Py
Thos L
Terry
Hon
MC. Elster
Parnell
Moorings
John Pickett
Maggie Raybaro
Houston Daily
Reyborn
Shreveport
Property Sale Notice for Yoakum Residence
At a bargain the residence of F E Yoakum situated on Fairfield is offered for sale. The property includes a barn, outbuildings, and improvements. Bids are invited with terms stated in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
F.E. Yoakum
Palrfield
Bargain counter opens with cut prices on wear and goods
The store offers ladies knit vests, Merino vests, silk handkerchiefs, flannel skirts, boys shirts and pants at deep discounts. A dress buttons lot, dress goods line, and carpets are promoted with bold claims. Also noting the death of Mrs. Yetta Simmons and her funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesns Duerrens & Sox
For Sale Cheap Furniture and Cows by Move-Out Family
For sale a vice ot of Wonnehold quit kitchen furniture two Jersey cows and a vorimodious pasion. Bought cheap for cash. Property of an oatimatte family leaving the city. Call early as there is burpale in thin. C D BROKS 205 Milam Burvet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thavn
Lea Burpale
Thin
C.D. Broks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hicks & Williams
Greice
Spring Street
Slamal Crocketa
D.hicks
Esiron Eg. Williams
Barnes
Triumphland
Rio
California
Ou A. Kahn
Uit
Texas Street
Iimerich GF Cotton
Enco Us
Vesas
Liberutti
Texas
Texas and Pacific
Price
Cour
Carenially
Gest
Herman Zodiag
George Atlan
Mary Dona
Betden
HP White
Wartad
Wilter
Jutiva Bailey
Polly Bureh
Swmuart Chukum Te Ming
Auris Costinns
Wile da Yet
Alien Green
John R. Land
Robeline
Regu
Isang Simmons
Herold
J. Schwarz
Yetta Simmons
John
Steam Laundry
John Chinaman
City Hotel
A. Simpson
H. P. Hyams
Giry Book Store
Dow Forg
Louisiana
John J. Horan
Meeniuna Mer Wid
Slo Pyaar
Plas Anitis & Co
Whoilreales
Baty
Sheepepet
Lam
Porbert
Jane
Caerat
Fred From
Caer
Bates
Sik
Ube
Barter
Tilt Paar
Wr. Kelly
Olil Ane
Murer
Lety
Fit Av Tepes
Haneiere
Pete
Louisiana State Fair
Alice
Arrotutint
Fulton Markets
Joseph B. Whi
Wholreale
Betius
Fulton Market
Staskee
TL Mellon
Star Gallery
Bryin
A. D. Gill
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