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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
5
An illustrated feature notes the growing appeal of window gardens across Europe and America. It highlights practical boxes built by carpenters, a versatile bloom mix including geraniums and lobelia, and a decorative canopy trained with Japanese hop. A. E. Maloney's near the Union Depot is cited as a supplier.
A analysis of house fly life span and reproduction finds 12 to 13 generations possible each summer in Washington area. Each female lays about 120 eggs. window screening and sticky fly paper offer basic control. Improved waste disposal and fewer horse stables in cities may reduce nuisance. cleanliness remains key.
Vogue notes two snob traits: a clash between refined pose and vulgar reality, and futile attempts to pose as a gentleman. Money birth education fail to mask inferiority, visible in speech and manner, exposing the snob as just another herd member beneath refinement.
Reduced rate excursion tickets are on sale at all stations to Galveston Aransas Pass Bourne Comfort Corpus Christi Ganaha Kerrville Rockport Sour Lake and Wooten Weirs Texas via the Shreveport Route. Ask agents for rates. F B Yoakum G T and P A H Everett A G P A
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