05 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
1
A local shop promotes a large assortment of parasols and umbrellas as giveaways while prices are set to rise. They invite customers to view the stock, assess quality, and share opinions, promising to post prices soon and urging callers to visit now.
JOR C RATZBURG presents a directory of fire alarm stations in Shrevenort. The file lists station locations including 13 V Corner Commercial and Travell, Corner Forrest and Caddo, Corner Forrest and Texas, and Corner Marshall and Fannin.
The text lists multiple street corners in Bryan and surrounding areas and references political figures like Bryan and Sewall. It mixes campaign talk with promotional appeals about dress goods and household items offered at notably low prices. The piece merges political chatter with local commerce in a rustic, promotional tone.
A fragmentary note from W B Weaver discusses the idea of the 16 to 1 silver ratio as a sweeping concept, with remarks on enthusiasm and plans to paint or address roofs, expressing belief in satisfaction guaranteed. The language is informal and speculative about future projects and symbolic value.
An ad touts the Fort Worth and Denver City, Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf rail network offering the fastest shortest routes to Colorado with through trains and courteous service. It notes heat relief six hours after Fort Worth departure and invites inquiries to agents in New Orleans and Denver, plus lumber price sheets from Remant Lumber Company in Chalmette, Louisiana.
A letter from La’s 7 Yu Cal D Hicks Esq discusses politics and a puzzle inspired plan. The writer references Bryan Sewall and Tom Watson, suggests manipulating views, and invites a visit, signing Lovingly yours.
An old classified style pitch urges readers to seek Wm Agurs for a product and promises benefits for education protection and future security. The ad mentions an office location over Phelps' corner and promotes Ripans Tabules as a pleasant laxative.
A local jeweler at 214 Texas Street in Shreveport offers a price promise saying if Sterling is not better in town, customers will be presented with Sterling options at no charge. The ad emphasizes a free presentation if competitors match or beat the offer.
The Progress note urges public notice and fast action by the National executive committee. A local restaurant Lerwich’s is praised for jovial patrons at Jordan Street Church activities. Sunday services, Sabbath school, and a prayer meeting are announced with an invitation to attend.
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