03 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1896
Page
1
We have a big stock of parasols and umbrellas to near give away with very low prices. Visit 305 and 307 Texas Street to see and compare our selection and share opinions while we prepare price quotes. Call now to view and evaluate.
A brief notice places Dr C. Ratzburc as a dentist located over Phelps' Corner Shoe Store. The item identifies a professional service arrangement and a specific street frontage, suggesting a business listing in a local directory or newspaper notice.
The Progress reports on a new club operating in Sareveront La aimed at securing lake access for members and landowners. Membership costs ten dollars yearly with privileges to fish and launch boats on the lake upon partial dues. The club plans stocking waters with fish and introducing game birds while asking landowners to extend privileges to members and help protect property.
A historical editorial criticizes political figures in Caddo parish. It discusses Mr J M Foster attempting to dictate delegates and the public reaction. The piece condemns personal attacks while recounting the defeat of Foster’s slate and the ensuing political tension ahead of a Congressional Convention vote.
The Progress reports tension around a ticket linked to Mr. Foster and rivals Senator Blanchard. Ward and Barret, loyalists, felt betrayed as strong opponents appeared on the slate. The piece ponders whether the threat was bluff and notes the heated, noisy meeting with partisan bluster.
An observed old catalog snippet lists fabrics by width and material with unit prices. 36-inch Bright all wool Scotch Plaids priced per yard at 60 cents, 36-inch Silk and Wool Plaids marketed below 1.25, 42-inch Black Novelty fabrics noted as rare and priced as if at 2.20 but offered at 7.87, 44-inch Black Novelties, 38-inch Black Serge advertised as superior at 50 cents elsewhere but 35 or 10 or 50 cents in the listing.
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