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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
16
A customer testimonial notes the skirt fits well and hangs nicely with no worry. Mrs. L. T. McNabb endorses comfort and overall satisfaction with the garment.
An advertisement states all skirts and advertised goods are for cash, with no credit. It encourages cash trade by coupons for Elegant Furniture. Silverware and enlarged portraits are charged with full payment required, no partial payments before the sixth of each month.
The Progress announces Hon. Phanor Barzea le of Nalehitoches Parish as a Democratic candidate for Congress from the Fourth District. Also announced is Judge H. W. Sutherlin of DeSoto Parish as a Democratic nominee for the same seat. The item references local business news from W. K. Henderson Iron Works and notes various industrial capabilities. William E. Gladstone's will is probated in London leaving about 000,000, with no gilded epitaph to adorn his tomb.
The Louisiana Sunday School Association urges Sunday Schools to observe the Second Annual Rally Day on October 2. A program is offered with instructions for funds, parish treasurers, and distribution of offerings to state work. Details include contact for supplies, timing, and suggested sermon options, plus notes on attendance and promotion.
The fragment describes a large cotton plantation near Shreveport offering work for the year 140 with a reference, salary and address. It mentions Mr W B Weaver as a reliable roofer in Shreveport and promises guaranteed work as long as he is busy, with an emphasis on management and wages.
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