17 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
1
A local shop on Texas Street invites customers to inspect a large stock of parasols and umbrellas. They state prices will be announced soon as they complete receiving and tagging items, urging passersby to visit 305 and 307 Texas Street and share opinions.
The fragment reports a parish primary election set for September 24 1896 in Caddo Parish with thirteen delegates to a Congressional Convention in Shreveport. It notes limited voting rights for Bryan supporters and lists polling logistics and commissioner appointments. It also mentions political maneuvering around Senator Hill and Democrats in the Second District, plus local notes on editors and civic matters.
A brief notice invites readers to contact Wm C Agurs at offices over Phelps' corner to obtain something promising education for children protection for loved ones and a path to advancement. The wording suggests a sales or promotional offer targeting families.
An old classified notice seeks workers including tie makers good timber a content stump monthly settlement six girls for bakers at 43.50 per week levee men railroad men vasers and agents. location National Employment Bureau 206 Milam St.
A breezy ad style notice touts 16 to 1 as a magic positive bet and praises Tam for promoting it. It also mentions painting 16 in the future and assures satisfaction. The piece then pivots to a promo for food, praising hearty meals and a jovial dining atmosphere at Frank Serwich’s residence and Ladies Dining Parlors in Shreveport.
An assortment of fabrics including Hinch Bright all wool Scotch plaids 60c per yard, La a Silk and Mn Plaids at 1.25, 42-inch Fine Black Novelty 2.25 value, now 87, 44 inch Black Novelties, 98-inch Black Serge, Tailor-Made Suitings and Winsor Cloth arrivals. Prices slashed with many items well below typical store values, including Angelas Cloth and newer Henrietta finishes and American Woolenette imitator goods.
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