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Local Notes from Shreveport and Parish Politics
Uncle Ben Gilliland reports all well except Mr Will who is seriously ill but out of danger now. J T Bonner of Plain Dealing visits. L T Sanders praised as a steadfast ally of The Progress. Parishes vote Populists down. talk of baseball and a new basket factory for Shreveport. Small factories, home library dues, Salvation Army in town, and Rev H W Rickey named Elder after Crowley conference. Mrs R M Sibley sues Belt Line Railway for damages from an accident at Crockett Shreveport. evening preaching at Jordan Street Church. course offered at Doll’s Grocery for business and stenography entrance January 21st. J W Carlin presenting programs with Prof Seule’s backing.
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Shreveport
Nett Wright