Bargain House Promises Unmatched Underpriced Goods
Due to rush of business the regular bargain list is unavailable this issue yet we pledge savings on every item in our line Curine. We will under sell any prices quoted this issue regardless of rivals lows as our guarantee of better goods and prices in this city.
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Shreveport
Ali
Curine
Weil
Bailey
Kelly
Jewrella
Logansport
Keithville
Kily
Keachie
Baily
Ogden
Biyen and Sewall Club
Progress
Mackintosh
Russia
Monee
Enormos
New York
Local Foster Things and Town News in The Progress
The Progress notes Judge Sutherland visiting Mountsfield, John Rand returning from Kaiju-ko with his bride, and Sheriff Crawford of Winn Perish eyeing M. Baiy's election interests. Ads mention E W Jackson and A Zorn tailors, urging cleaning, dying, and new fall suits at 208 Milam Street, plus political debate calls and a cordial welcome to newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W Sutherland
Mountsfield
John Rand
Kai Ju-Ko
J. H Crawford
Winn Perish
M. Baiy
Texas St. E. W. Jackson
A. Zorn
Milam Street
Roof Painter W B Weaver Promotes Leaky Roof Fixes
W B Weaver, a reliable roof painter and repairer, guarantees that old and new shingles, iron and tin roofs will not leak after his painting and repairs. He remains active and promises quality workmanship with a guarantee.
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W. B. Weaver
Circus Davy Draws Crowds in Town Parade
Monday circus day brought crowds estimated near ten thousand. Patrons enjoyed the parade the side show with a wild man and the cannons like lions. Police detained three festive darkies while vendors profited from oysters fruit and other sales. Local editor skipped the event but praised Eph Phelps and his Shetland donkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Captain Nelson
Onur
Hey
Eph Phelps
Ziding
Wood and coal price note from Shreveport manager
John McAneny of C. O. D. Wood and Coal Company states lowest cash figures per cord for wood and mentions delivery to yards in Shreveport. He reaffirms business at 210 Texas Street and disclaims any link to Gordon Jewelry Company Limited. Shreveport October 24 1896. The piece discusses local business notices and a tailoring advert from Southern Tailoring Company near the opera house.
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Shreveport
John McAneny
D. Wood and Coal Company
Vacinity
Texas Street
Pat McFarland Passes From Boy to Manhood
The Progress notes the death of Pat McFarland once a bright, well liked boy who grew into a promising youth. It laments his passing, extends sympathy to his mother and family, and mentions local changes in the town including road and depot plans. The piece closes with a brief nod to upcoming clothing offerings by Southern Tailoring Company.
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Pat
Pat M
Farland
Pat M’farland
Shreveport Improvements Highlighted by The Progress
Local readers are urged to note the numerous improvements in Shreveport over the past year as The Progress pledges to report truthfully and without bias, calling things by their proper names and shedding light on civic progress.
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Hing
B. T. Abbott
C. H. West
KE. W. Jackson
Texas St
Vilvar
Sical Deparent
E. W. Jackson
Thanader
Southern Tailoring
Mirieriris
Entire
Lubin
Bigart & CO
J. E. Grubbs
Wesell
Texas Stree
Pat McFarland
Editora House
Hope Street
Gary Street
Texas Avenue
Greenwood Street
K. C. S.and Gulf Railway Company
Common Street
Leke
Howell
Mossbackiam
McKeller Brigade
Marshall
Edwards Street
Milam
Jupiter Plavins
Southern ‘'L'Siloring Company
L. Anderson
Asr
Evepore
Mary A. Files Wallinery CO
THE
Union Oil, Company M
Anufacturer
Bi Bet
Protath
Cross Bayou
Louisiana
Wortman & Adams
the Tinners
Marshall Street
Shreveport, Louisiana
Ben Holzman
Paradise
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