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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

21 Aug 1897

Page 10

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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1897

Page

10

Progress offers bicycle prize for parish’s popular young lady

The Progress announces a contest in which a Victor bicycle by the Overman Wheel Company will be awarded to the candidate receiving the most votes from Caddo parish. Votes are tallied weekly at 6 pm under local citizens’ supervision, with a ballot box at Towinna Cycle Company Limited on Milam Street for deposits.

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Caddo Parish Progress Evers Devil Dawn Overman Wheel Company Chicopee Falls Mass Towiinna Cycle Company Limited Milam Street Mimile Kaliski Gornorean Wheel Co. Vietor Bievele No Overman Wheel Co
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First Vote In The Progress Bicycle Contest

The Progress reports the start of a popularity contest in Caddo parish for a bicycle prize. Votes counted yesterday show several girls remembered in a favorable way, with more potential supporters likely as campaigning continues among local readers and parish residents.

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Caddo Parish
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Local pageant procession lists several contestants

A readable OCR fragment names Miss Helen Marcovitz Miss Julia Florsheim Miss Josie Carter Miss Amelia Rigdon Miss Martin Helpman Miss Carrie Kahn Miss Sunshine Tulles Miss Allie Reel Carter and Miss Lucille Kahn as participants in a community event.

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Helen Marcovitz Julia Florsheim Josie Carter Amelia Rigdon Martin Helpman Carrie Kahn Sunshine Tulles Allie Reel Carter Lucille Kahn
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Progress Bicycle Contest Fe A Mechanics Exchange H. Taxman Tony Faust Anheuser-Busch Texas Treet Shreveport, la Lal Mhan Mahlen & Leverett J.C. Mahlen, H.W. Leverett J.d.pace B. H. Gardner Mand Eagt Pt Theart J. LD Alonte Brewers Art Store Clarks Shreveport M. K. Clark VIN SaMplies Texas Street Court House
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