31 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
1
A promotional note claims millions of dollars of manufactured goods were sold this season and promises the cheapest, best articles from THOS GARY of New York. It advertises low prices and a ticket draw where every dollar spent buys a ticket. the holder of the most tickets wins a piano.
A jumble of rumors alleging motives of Mayor McKellar and others, with citizens debating Republican bolters, a Chicago convention, and election law flaws. Names such as McKinley, Teller, Blanchard, Bailey, Moncure, Ogden appear amid criticism of bosses and campaign committees.
The New Orleans States urges North Somarsaa and North Louisiana Democrats to back the State Central Committee and curb ballot stuffing. Ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp dies in Georgia, hailed as a fearless Democrat and silver advocate. A Cad do boss turns to writing, urging fair play for Populists, while street paving bids outline nitty gritty for Jordan Street novecalite work.
John Wedderburn & Co., Patent Attorneys, advertise a $1,900 prize for listing two hundred inventions sought. They urge readers to protect ideas that may bring wealth and invite submissions through their Wan Co. C. office.
Ladies' all wool ribbed Oxford cut silk finished Veats light cream shoes offered at $150 cash, marked originally at $200, a bargain mentioned in a ready sale advertisement.
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