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Soldiers Hold Encampment Seen As State Militia Pride
The First Regiment of Louisiana National Guards encamped in Shreveport, nine infantry companies and two artillery outfits, with orderly crowds praising their discipline. The event featured a flag presentation at Mrs. Blanchard's home and a Governor Foster visit marked by mixed public reception and a staged battle display depicting a civic defense.
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Shreveport
Louisiana National Guards
State Militia
Ouachita Guards
Monroe
Ruston Rifles
Watchitoches
Lake Providence
Pelican Rifles
Baton Rouge
Hammond Rifles
Caddo Rifles
Trezegant Rifles
Donaldsonville Cannoneers
Louisiana Field Artillery
New Orleans
N.C. Blanchard
Ethel
Blanchard
Col. Stevens
Mrs
Miss Blanchard
Cal
Bossier
Regiment
Louisiana
City
Texas Street
Milam Street
W. A. Nelson
Henry Busch
Market
Sparke
Richards
Harkey
Gov. Poster
Lafitte
United States Army
R. N. McKeller
T. F. Bell
T. C. Barret
P.J. Trezevant
W.C. Vance
Par
Battallion
Natchitoches Guards
Lake Charles Guards
Caddo and Trelevant Rifles
Batallion
Ruston, Pelican and Hammond Rifles
Lake Providence Guards
Pleasants
Trae