Campaigns and garbled notes on bicycle races in the city
A jumble of names and statements discusses bicycle racing on public streets, containing references to Flower, Timbeort pedestrians, a cement path in Elia city, and a dissenting note about race restrictions. It mentions Vanderbilt's $150,000 contribution and various local figures, with many garbled fragments and quotes from press sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower
Elia City
Loemi Wibletic Clube
Bennedy
City Council Reflects on Budget and Local Jobs Plan
The council weighs a wide range of issues from street safety and policing to a temporary depot project on Common Street. Citizens discuss costs near 25 000 to 125 000 while debates on wage rates and union activity surface amid rumors of a new bike depot and job programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
DH. Biilin
Union Depot
Range City
Shreveport
Common Street
Bundros
River Rising Promptly Across Red River Area
The report notes Red River Louisiana rising with potential continued increases. Navigation may improve as the river flows toward Shreveport, with anticipated impacts on cotton movement downstream. The text also references a 1897 city budget, new policemen, and street improvements including sidewalks on Hope and Murphy streets, plus council debates over taxes and penalties.
Mare stolen by colored trader sought with reward
A mare 14 to 15 hands high with a yellow man bearing a neck scar was exchanged for stock and coll that proved stolen. A reward is offered for information leading to her location. Also notices advertise a Brownsville market, storehouse for rent, and a lens for rent or repair at Milam Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
Paraten
Shreveport
Star
Milam Sirest
T & P Roanese Ofios
Hicks Bros
New Firm Promises Prompt Attention to Commerce in Shreveport
A new business firm, described as reliable and prompt, opens an office in Shreveport after taking over the storefront on Market Street from the Hyams Book Store. Names of the three principals are noted as well known in the community. The firm pledges diligent service to its customers and aims for swift success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall and Edwards Streats
Youree
Loym'x
Lexdin
Murit
Thiy Company
Shreveport
He Hyams
Hiv
Powder and Shell Eve Company Adopts New Powder Line
The Anetin Powder Company announces a new powder line called Powder and Shelleve aimed at improving ease of use and effectiveness. The notice invites customers to view the product and asks retailers to contact for further details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anetin Powder Company
Anc
Pula
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Heniy
Baltor
Matton
Mem — Zhi
Milo Sirver
Agin
Bro. Bieuvinn
Moewenger
Homer Mou
Lafiyetts
Ara “Raslin
Ohillun
Hone
WWE
Vanderbilt
Hanna Empaign Fund
Goens Willie
Pane, S
Amothex
Mouton
People’s Tribune
Opelonvuet
Seyanne
Onsa
Dortileot
Lv. Schnitt
Edad J
W. Bond
V. S&p. Railway Company
Tim Hard
Cosseduers
Aew Railway
Minl
Afl
Feo
Congress
H. Crisp
Fbervilly South
GAS and Converse
Lhoy
Tote
Qurciky Tv
City Council
Phat
Lelop
Red River la
Ata
Peter J. Trezsvant
Murphy Street
Texas
Rardolph
Hope Street
Mesers, Toombs
Lowenthal
Youres
Miri Tlion
Sitiboen
Schwarz
Opera House
Brown Stills
Lailies
Childrens
Union
Bicks
NEW Firm
WELES
Fargo
Ve Vay
Paine
Menrén
Allcock
Beard
Thoeneted
Lopram Zeoteres
Pany
Ipprmme
J. Cunges & Co
PRIATE Uni ——_ ee
Theks
B. Tavis
Gosmen
Chane
Texas St. Shreveport
Spring
Travis
ROSE
Texas Street
THE
Union OU
Compant
AUIL
Cross Bayou
Ashreveport
Louisiana
Goldstein, Mabry & Co, Fy
Rogers and Produce
Mercham
Ship As
Turgotruun
Andrew Querres
Independnet Wholesale Grocer
Callanabe
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