Mardi Gras plan at local festival and watch theft noted
Arrangement committees were formed for the Mardi Gras festival including road closure, grand parade, and art display tasks while a gentleman’s gold watch was reported stolen. The watch, made by W. F P. James of London, is described with a detail about engraving. A reward is offered for its return to the Progress or Mrs. L. L. Gillmeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waraival
Castius
Vetset
W. F P. James
London
L. L. Gillmeer
Mardi Gras pageant fund drive for Shreveport parade
The Grand Order of the Orient seeks 23 000 for a two day Mardi Gras pageant in Shreveport. Deputies aided by city officials have raised about 2 000 so far and aim to complete the budget with broad public support. The event promises a major carnival with twenty excursion trains and 10 000 visitors, boosting business and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Hons
Ben Holzman
John P. Scott
Ernnest R. Bernstein
L. ©. Allen
A. D. Morris
Sureveport
West
Order of the Orients
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Grand Order of the Orients
New Orleans
Grand Order of the Orient
Christmas Goodies and New Prohibition Commands
Reads like a Buffalo Commercial item praising holiday foods and deliveries. Lists candied fruits nuts pickles mats and condiments among offerings. Includes a spoof of commandments urging temperance and family duties with a humorous clash against Prohibition era norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihaks
WAL
Cheap Holiday Fare To Old States From Cotton Belt Route
On December 20 and 21 the Cotton Belt Route offers round trip tickets to Southeast regions east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio for one fare. Tickets valid to return within thirty days. Contact local agents or E W Doe Beaume in St Louis for details. Also ads for confectionery grocery and ready fresh foods. George Kerry offers fresh candies cakes oysters fish game fruits and nuts on Texas avenue. Ledbetter Brothers advertise prompt delivery of groceries and feed in Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Ohio River
E. W. Doe Beaume
St. Louis
George Kerry
Texas Avenue
General Lacs Shooveport Market Prices and Items Listed
Prices and items listed for a range of commodities including starches oils and grains. Entries mention Armad Stoll Plour Bent patent, crude tea stocks, sugar, molasses, rice, and various bagging materials. Items are described with unit prices and brief descriptors, reflecting a midtown market catalog style with ad-like listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Phates
Armad Stoll Plour
Haly Pat
Stan Tengy
Sodn Oyyeker Go Lind Mb
Rice
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James E. Bouldin
Texas Street
Cooper Building
Dilden Watch
Waller
The
Teche
Mason
J. Mad Wells
Joe Bailey
Con Breve
Judiciary Committee
House
Maxon
Senate
Germany
Dl Purvis
Maron County
Miss
Wagner Bro
Cape Ano
Ehea
Pawo
Wapnet Bros
Monroe
Tonton McMillin
Tonneavoe
McMillin
Benton
P.O. Lowry
Lena Hr. Hughes
Santa Claus
Carter
Shrevepork
Grand Order of the Vient
von Crowes
Tometwanp
Wibby Chong J
ME Risin
Mossiers Boa
Heey
T. Vingan
Pata
Ponenhe
Malda
Beans
Meerdin
Vaiewey
Louisiena Cotton Growers Union
VPP
Sleerveport
Was
Lee
Coushatia
Mast Feliciana
Pipes
Clinton
Lowe
Lafayette
Ben Arant
Webster
I A
Clarks
Texas St
Oase
Drs. H. Hicks
Ig, Reird & 6
Crockut Bt
Jos
McMichael
Manstiren
Wiey
W. C. Agurs
Actos
Clube
Buffalo Commercial
Ledbetter Brothers
Weber
Corpatny
LMA
Sheehest
Atigar
MOLAI
Prairie
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