Bastrop Louisiana advertised as ideal home city and parish
Bastrop is described as a growing parish seat with a modern city, electric lights and water, a high quality Bastrop High School, eight teachers, nine months of schooling, and ample church facilities. It notes dry status, large oil and saw mills, fertile surrounding lands, strong crop prospects, rising property values, and a welcoming, hospitable community for families seeking comfort and success.
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Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
State Board of Education
Bastrop State Bank Promises Strong Future in Bastrop
The Bastrop State Bank of Bastrop Louisiana presents itself as solvent and well managed with a $50,000 paid up capital and $10,000 surplus. Its officers include prominent parish taxpayers H. Flood Madison as president A Leopold as vice president and J. T. Dalton Jr as cashier.
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Bastrop State Bank
Bastrop State Bank of
Bastrop
H. Flood Madison
A. Leopold
J. T. Dalton, Jr
Bastrop Mercantile Co. Ltd. overview and officers
Bastrop Mercantile Company Limited, successors to Wolfe Silbernagel Co and S A Leopold, are wholesale and retail dealers in general merchandise. Established in 1871, they maintain two Bastrop stores and a large furniture showroom. Officers: Eugene Wolff president, S Ang Leopold vice president, Sam Wolff secretary and treasurer.
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Bastrop Mercantile Company, Limited
Wolfe-Silbernagel Co
S. A. Leopold
Bastrop
Eugene Wolff
S. Ang. Leopold
Sam Wolff
Monroe Grocer Company, Limited
Monroe
J. S. Handy
R. J. Edwards
Watson Drug Company Sketch Shows Honest Pharmacists
In sickness honesty of the druggist is crucial for patient cure. The sketch praises reliable druggists who fill prescriptions correctly and avoid substitution. It notes a first class, honorable druggist with a large stock of pure drugs, patent medicines, perfumery, and sundries under skilled supervision.
Bastrop Investment Growth Hint Attracts Investors
Bastrop Louisiana officials urge potential investors to act now as growth prospects rise. The message promises returns for early investments and invites inquiries for further information.
Bastrop Booms as Cotton Oil Plant Drives Local Growth
Bastrop rapidly grows as an industrial center aided by the Bastrop Cotton Oil Company. The mill, capable of 60 tons per day, processes 5 to 8 thousand tons of cotton seed per season and ships meal and cake nationwide. Officers H Flood Madison president and J K Skipwith manager lead a thriving Bastrop enterprise with broad export reach.
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Bastrop
Bastrop Cotton Oil Company
Messrs. H. Flood Madison
J. K. Skipwith
Louis E Relleigh the Bastrop Jeweler
In Bastrop, Louis E Relleigh stands as a reliable and successful jeweler with a large, complete stock of diamonds watches clocks and silverware. He offers Christmas gifts at attractive prices and specializes in watch and jewelry repair with guaranteed work and fair charges.
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Louis E. Relleigh
Bastrop
Relleigh
Ludlum Sells the Best for Less in Bastrop
J. W. Ludlum, a Bastrop general merchandise dealer, runs a large stock with wide appeal and fair prices. Customers travel from miles around to buy, trusting his motto and his claim of fair treatment and community boosting.
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J. W. Ludlum
Bastrop
The Big Store of J Weinstein Bastrop
J Weinstein Bastrop offers dry goods clothing hats caps millinery waists and gents furnishings. The business, housed in the former F McCormick Co. building, is noted for a large complete stock and uniform one price policy with plain figures.
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J. Weinstein
Bastrop
Weinstein
F. McCormick Co
Dorman Advertises General Merchandise in Bastrop
W. E. Dorman, dealer in general merchandise with a specialty in fancy groceries, lists phone 21 at his Bastrop shop for customers and friends. He is one of Bastrop’s five successful merchants, always ready to boost the town. His large stock reflects a goal to meet customer needs and sustain strong patronage.
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W. E. Dorman
Mr. Dorman
Bastrop
Bastrop Information Sought From Local Firms and Individuals
Information about Bastrop to be cheerfully furnished by any firm or individual whose name appears herewith. The notice invites local businesses and residents to provide details or services related to Bastrop activities or needs.
Max Kaplan Bastrop General Merchant Promises Square Deals
Max Kaplan, a Bastrop dealer in general merchandise for five years, offers cash prices for hides and furs and promises right goods at right prices. He seeks to attract and hold trade with a square deal, inviting customers to call on him for their wants in general merchandise.
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Max Kaplan
Bastrop
Kaplan
H Flood Madison Bastrop Lawyer Profile
H Flood Madison a Bastrop lawyer highly regarded for land practice successions and commercial law He graduated from Mississippi College in 1888 and Tulane Law in 1891 He has practiced in Bastrop since then serving as president of Bastrop State Bank and Bastrop Cotton Oil Company A respected citizen with strong business involvement
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H. Flood Madison
Mississippi College
Clinton
Miss
Tulane University
New Orleans
Bastrop
Bastrop State Bank
Bastrop Cotton Oil Company
McMeans Mercantile Co. Leaders in Bastrop Growth
The McMeans Mercantile Company Limited, based in Bastrop, calls itself the largest store in the parish and operates wholesale and retail in general merchandise. Authorized capital is $40,000 with $22,500 paid up, led by W. E. McMeans as president and manager and E. H. McMeans as secretary.
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McMeans Mercantile Company, Limited
Bastrop
Livery Stable Master James Higginbotham Praised
James Higginbotham runs a Bastrop livery feed and sale stable known for well-regulated service and fair pricing. He serves many local customers with fast or gentle horses and is regarded as an honorable successful businessman.
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James Higginbotham
Bastrop
Higginbotham
Hgginbotham
TISDALE AND TISDALE Store Highlights Bastrop Retail Center
The large Tisdale and Tisdale store at Bastrop offers furniture dry goods groceries shoes hats hardware and a broad drug stock. G. C. and B. L. Tisdale lead the firm with noted business ability and pleasant relations with customers and partners.
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Tisdale and Tisdale
Bastrop
Bridge Beach
Messrs
G. C
B. L. Tisdale
Monroe Retail and Wholesale Hub Gains Regional Prominence
The Monroe area shows rapid wholesale growth led by Monroe Grocer Company Limited with six traveling reps and a wide trade area. EB D Windes, a key broker since 1894, handles cotton and grain with direct private wire links. The Monroe Shingle Co. Ltd. operates a 50 000 daily capacity mill using select cypress, distributing through the Monroe Grocer. Hotel Monroe on South Grand offers American plan rooms at 2.50 to 3.50 daily.
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EB. D. Windes
H. & B. Beer
New Orleans
Logan & Bryan
Chicago
Windes
Monroe
Monroe Shingle Co., Ltd
Monroe Grocer Co
C. 8S. Stewart
South Grand Street
C. F. Kramer
Ouachita Monroe Gun and Sporting Goods House
The Ouachita Monroe Gun and Bicycle Company Limited operates at 208 DeSiard Street as a leading sporting goods dealer. Established in 1898 by E Walsh, the business offers guns, gun goods, tackle, baseball and gym equipment, tools, electrical supplies, and repair services with a lifetime of firearms experience.
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Ouachita-Monroe Gun & Bicycle Company, Limited
DeSiard Street
Bank of Monroe Prominent Local Financial Pillar
The Bank of Monroe in Monroe Louisiana stands as a major financial institution aiding city growth. It reports capital of 100000 dollars, surplus and profits of 25000, and deposits near 250000 with trustees Theus Le Doux J. C. Sparks J. J. Jordan J. E. Creary Jr. listed as officers, promising careful service to patrons and depositors.
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Bank of Monroe
J. ©. Theus
le Doux BE. Smith
R. C. Sparks
J. J. Jordan
J. BE. Creary, Jr
Monroe Marble and Granite Works Promotes Memorial Monuments
Monroe Marble and Granite Works at 901 De Siard street markets fine monuments tablets headstones and markers using top materials and skilled craft. They accept country orders with references to Monroe Ruston Winnfield Bastrop Arcadia and other cemeteries and offer iron fencing settees and vases. Proprietor D Mor eau r is praised for his knowledge and attentive service.
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Monroe
Monroe Marble & Granite Works
DeSiard Street
Ruston
Winnfield
Bastrop
Arcadia
D. la Moreaur
Empire Lunch Counter on North Grand Street
The Empire Lunch Counter on North Grand street offers a wide range of market items all cooked correctly and served by polite waiters. Proprietor W. G. Saunders is described as popular and generous, ensuring patrons get their money’s worth and a welcome visit at all times.
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Empire
North Grand Street
W. G. Saunders
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Watson Drug Company, Ltd
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McMeans Mercantile Co., Ltd
Jas Higginbotham
E. D. Windes
Monroe Shingle Co.,, Ltd
HOTEL
Monroe Grocer Co., Ltd
Ouachita-Monroe Gun and Bicycle Company, Ltd
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