Wheel fever grips town as roads spur bicycle boom
The article lauds the bicycle as a practical necessity for merchants, laborers, and farmers, linking good roads to prosperity and arguing bad roads contribute to hard times. It notes weather and poor infrastructure hinder commerce, cites R G Dunn & Co. on market strain, and mentions J C Able buying a 97 Modul Meteor Hacer from Hutchinson & Hart. It ends with club plans and a note on upcoming track ground efforts and a regular Wednesday meeting for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
R. G. Dunn & Co
New York
Tle
Chiago
Marshall Visited by Progress Attache in Texas
An attache of The Progress visited Marshall Texas last Saturday. He found the city well lit with electric lights and improved hotels. The entertaining Sunday night at the Methodist church impressed him. Butler's Hill is growing as an important district with electric light and prominent residents. The note ends with a reminder about Trosh oysters.
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State of
Texas
Marshall
Butler's Hill
Local Store Ad Promotes Stoves Lamps and More
A cordial invitation to call and examine stock including fine cooking stoves cheap cooking stoves coal and wood heating stoves decorated china white queenware lamps bisque ornaments cut glass table glassware silver plate lava coated cooking ware and Lisk's anti rust tinware plus other lines. Also mentions job work at The Progress in latest style from F Martel & Son 211 Texas Street.
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Lisk
F. Martel & Son
Texas Street
Local House Painters Advertise at 724 Market Street
A brief ad urges readers to consult Mr. W. H. Scott at 724 Market Street for painting or wallpapering needs in the latest style and durable finish at low cost. The note hints at competitive pricing and invites contracts.
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W. H. Scott
Market Street
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Yeling World
J.C. Able
Hutchinson & Hart
Wheel Club
Allen & Currey
B. H. Gardner
Manufa
Heart
Milam Street
Shreveport
Ledbetter Bros
Texas Avenue
Wholecale Grocers
Colton
Teed Merchagta
Lone Star Lumber Co
Shreveport Lumber Company
Carlos
McNeil Ant Lake Bis
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