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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1898

Page

26

D offering press badges and town developments

Mr W B Jacobs president of the Belt Line granted reporters press badges to ride for free speeding suburban trips. The Progress notes this graceful act. A dancing master returns to the city as plans for large warehouses unfold. Odd Fellows of Shreveport consider a handsome new lodge building. Electric fire alarm shifts public urgency from bells.

W. B. Jacobs Belt Line The Odd Fellows Shreveport

Rain frog greeting on the path

The voice of the rain frog greets one on his way as rain falls softly. A brief, nature centered observation notes a solitary moment of sound and atmosphere along a quiet route. The scene emphasizes a simple encounter with wildlife amid wet weather.

Texas Avenue Scraped Again Court Pause Announced

District court will hold forth no more for a while as residents note repeated scraping along Texas Avenue. Officials have not given a date for resumption, citing ongoing maintenance reviews and safety concerns. The community urges clear guidance on timelines and future access.

District Court

Downhill Run on the Red River and the Call for Fair Talk

A brief note urges fair talk by all people along the Red River, emphasizing equality and inclusive conversation. It stresses that women and girls deserve respectful communication and equal treatment in public discourse.

Judge appoints Kane receiver for railroad in chambers

Ann Judge Aleck Boarman announces the appointment of H. B. Kane of Palestine Texas as receiver for the Kansas City Watkins and Gulf Railroad. The action was ordered in chambers in the city.

Aleck Boarman H. B. Kane Palestine Texas Kansas City, Watkins and Gulf Railroad

Home Library Association Inquiry Plan

The question asks about actions for the Home Library Association. It seeks whether any activities are planned or intended to be undertaken for the group, without specifying details or commitments.

Milam Street Sparked Spring Sports and Building Boosts

United States court returns to the city Monday as Milam street inaugurates spring sports. Two top young men played at colts Saturday while plans advance for oats planting. Busbey plans a new store for Hunter Brothers on Milam street and questions linger about public school buildings.

Milam Street Ine . Busbey Hunter Brothers

Shreveport Responds To Natchitoches Trade Rift

A Shreveport business meeting at the Hoard of Trade adopts a formal reply to Natchitoches Board of Trade. The letter denies hostile acts by Shreveport and calls for neighborly, fair trade relations while noting railroad competition and shared commercial interests between the two cities.

Shreveport Board of Trade Natchitoches Sdate Thiebeard

View to clear up matter with Hawkins Hicks Board of Trade

On Monday next H Hawkins and S B Hicks from Bec Pres Board of Trade aim to clear up the matter.

H. Hawkins S. B. Hicks Bec Pres. Board of Trade

Fair Committee Formed for FMIFTE Fair

The Fair Committee of FMIFTE is now composed of fifteen members from the Retail and Wholesale Dealers' Association and Board of Trade. The group includes J. B. Ardis H M Youree W T Crawford S Goldstein B Hunter S B Wicks Isaac Barron L M Carter W E Hamilton W L Foster Joe Dreyfuss J M Martin Leon I Kahn Ben Holzman Henry Hoelzner. They pledge hard work to organize a fall fair with enthusiasm.

Foreus W. E. Hamilton W.L. Foster Board of Trade Joes Dreyfuss J. M. Martin Leon I. Kahn Ben Holzman Henry Hoelzner Associaton

Notable Visitors and Local Business Ties in Marshall

Mr S A Alston, engaged in the drug business in Marshall, Texas, is noted. Rev H W May, former pastor of Jordan Street church, visited Tuesday and Wednesday and remains interested in building the new church. Mrs John Siebe Johnson, musical director of Homer Training School, called Tuesday. the school reports 102 matriculated students. Mr T J Tidwell, respected in Bossier Parish, met briefl y. George W M Smith of Blanchard greeted friends Wednesday. Judge W A Sandrick of Reison dropped by Wednesday afternoon. Charles H Goette of Scott O Conner Co, Houston and Dallas, traveled Wednesday. The Lee Show Case factory is booming. Question raised if Shreveport should send a committee to the Constitutional Convention to seek bond authority for street improvements, noting New Orleans plans to be represented for the same aim.

H. W. May Jordan Street Church City John Siebe Johnson Homer Training School Johnson T J Tidwell Bossier Parish George W. M. Smith Blanchard W. A. Sandrick Reison Charles H Goette Scott & O'Conner Company Houston Dallas Texas Shreveport New Orleans

Faith Gatherings Map Across City Streets

Directory notes multiple churches and synagogues with times and leaders. First Church pastor Rev. Matthew Van Lar Pynter preaches Sunday mornings at 11, Sunday school, prayer meetings midweek, and other congregations list priests, superintendents, and service times across Edwards Travis Market Fanin Marshall streets.

Meron Jordan Street Abren Jara van Lanta Barnett Gm Mortage Vial Venanes Elvis Luis Pisin Bustis Ofeluck Everest Tail Otetick Wayvasr Vodasabel Mosseek Sueds

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