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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1894
Page
5
Local column lists Dr T M Comegys, dentist, with office location over Zodiac. Text appears garbled with subscription note and stray words about tying a paper and pencil, missing clear context or full sentences.
The report notes variable cotton yields with some districts showing good progress while others suffer from rot and worm damage. Weather remains a key factor with recent rains aiding harvest in places like Canton andArkansas while others face dropping bolls. Local figures mention prices, freight, and the ongoing drive to defray costs through selling and processing, alongside community events and public notices. Local officials report deaths and accidents, including incidents in Win and Clyn counties, with safety concerns and ongoing investigations.
A dense Shreveport La advertisement lists carden seed, field seed, peanuts, and farm goods with mail order specials. The notice includes prices, supplier details, and contact directions, plus extended notices about livestock, horticulture, and local business services.
Fragmented list shows a local market with numerous items and prices. It mentions cheese bread flour coffee tea sugar molasses and various meats and produce. Prices quoted include five dollars for assorted goods and cents per unit for staples.
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