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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1897

Page

3

Aunt Carrie Parry Dead In Shreveport Community Loss

Death of Aunt Carrie Parry, a respected colored woman and longtime treasurer of Stuth No. 1511 C. O. P., mourned by many in Shreveport. She cared for countless children, supported family duties, and was praised for honesty and fidelity as she rests with her husband and children. Funeral held Sunday afternoon at the family residence with last rites conducted by the order.

Carrie Carrie Parry George Parry Aunt Carrie Ghaos Sis Sho Stuth Acre Shreveport

Portrait Company Expands Pictures at 625 Texas Street

Downs and Newman's Marble Works hosts the Portrait Company at 625 Texas Street to enlarge and style pictures for home use. The firm guarantees quality, marking a new home decor service in the area.

Qid Young Texas Street Downs & Newman

Music and Mice and Women in Faith Life

A collection of curious notes on music attracting mice, including a Adirondack anecdote where piano tones stirred rodents behind plaster, and a broader look at women’s roles in religion. German deaconess work, public speaking by women, and rising female participation in prayer meetings are discussed alongside Count Bernstorff in exam­ines.

Troth London Mugic Anid Natural History Adirondack Woodman Germany America Guanck Evangelical Social Congress Erfurt Count Bernstorff

He Walked Far Too Far In Berlin Hotel

A Berlin hotel night watchman resented the button system and used a pedometer to track his rounds. After inventing an automatic button report, the practice was dropped and he disappeared. He was later found sleeping in the engine room with the pedometer linked to the engine piston, recording every stroke all night.

Berlin

Costly luxury trims gowns with natural flowers

A 1910s style note mocks the trend of American women trimming ball gowns with real flowers. It notes the husband pays 40 to 50 dollars for flowers for one evening and the gown is ruined after three or four wears due to damp leaves and petals.

Trimming Mother's Hat Reveals Elderly Bonnet Styles

The article describes bonnets for elderly women with large crowns and full velvet brims. Colors like purple, green, and red are now acceptable for gray hair, while trimming favors flat velvet ribbons and small velvet blossoms. Plumes or rabbits’ ears may appear as a single front feature.

New York

Second-hand Phaeton for sale at The Progress

A two-seated second-hand Phaeton in good condition, used about four years, priced cheaply. Apply at The Progress, 205 Milam Street, to inspect and purchase.

Progress Milam Street

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