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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1897

Page

12

Shreveport Encampment Impresses Public Officials

The Shreveport encampment of the First Regiment Louisiana State National Guards concluded with broad approval. Officers and many cadets impressed observers, while a minority of unruly elements drew criticism. Ouachita Guards won the silver cup and Miss Estelle Vance wore the sponsor’s gold watch.

Shreveport Louisiana State National Guards Estelle Vance Sons Ouachita Caddo Ouachita Guards Caddo Rifles Monroe Ouachita Monroe

Public ballot ruling sparks Farmerville dispute

The law bans officials who prepare the official ballot from public display under heavy penalties. Yet a week before last year’s election a prominent Farmerville official displayed copies of the official ballot on the streets, prompting the Farmerville Herald to call it anarchy.

Farmerville

Hanna Plans Million-Dollar Bid For Senate Re-Election

Farmerville Herald notes Hanna aims to spend a million and a half dollars in a bid to win re-election to the Senate. It mentions a $5,000 salary and the perquisites associated with the campaign and office. The item frames the political fundraising effort as a bold, costly challenge.

Hanna Senate Farmerville Herald

Herding on Bicycles Experiment by Mosely in Cow Country

Cowboys on Mosely ranch north of the Cheyenne river tested bicycles to move and herd cattle instead of horses. Some gains noted in ground covered and steadiness, but roping, stampedes, and safety concerns caused mixed results. Experiment may end soon as costs rise and riders critique practicality.

Kl. I. Mosely North Fork Cheyenne River Mosely

Summer Resort for Cats Opens Near Hudson River

A New York woman and her daughter opened a cats hotel named Nourashaun farm near the Hudson river. The facility accepts winter and summer boarders, charging three dollars per cat per month with no extras. Each cat has a private home and yard. parrots and canaries are also boarded.

New York Hudson River O Nourashaun Farm

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