Nelson seminary week ends with music and mayhem
A chaotic reminiscence recounts a Nelson seminary week featuring exes, drills, and performances of Rip Van Winkle staged by students. Commencement plans, names of graduates, and a New Orleans marriage are noted amid praise for faculty and a magic lantern show.
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Exer
Nelson
Shechaway
Santord
Ford
Hughes
Funice Weiler
Ammie Bluestein
Carrie Kiles Woodley
Carole
Summer school closes as visitors enjoy a lively session
The third week of the summer school ends amid heat and high interest with many new members joining the oral and lab activities. Vincent's Academy hosted a “losing” (likely a misread event) with entertaining exercises were well executed. Visits include Mrs Williams hosting Misses Lawless Loftus Griffith Poster and Mrs C Hurd. A large rural gathering, notable guests from Benton Monroe and Alabama, and several students from Poxits and Monroe attended. August Camille Will rapidly improves at his business post as Joe Laenger’s cat coins a greeting for applause seeking Louisiana style.
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Wits Abn
Schout
Arec
Weinner
Poxits
The Progress Calls for Calm Over Colored Community Death Ceremonies
The Progress defends colored citizens rights while urging restraint on death ceremony excesses. It appeals to pastors and teachers to curb singing and shouting that disturbs neighbors, arguing for reason, moral suasion, and possible legal action if needed. It congratulates the High School’s progress and unity among all citizens.
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Iing
Lena
Echo J
Public Benefactor Rat Hunter Sabotages Show
A satirical write up mocks a local figure described as a public benefactor who hunts rats for show. The piece claims he acts to please his master and earns praise from a Mr. Saeager. It notes a travel offer: Cotton Belt Route round trips to Shreveport from Buffalo for July 4 at 35.10 dollars due to a National Educational Association meeting.
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Pelican
Saeager
National Educational Association
Buffalo
Cotton Belt
The Factory Business in Shreveport Sparks Local Interest
The text reflects Shreveport residents showing eager energy to promote general welfare through industrial growth. It emphasizes communal zeal and the drive to improve local factory conditions and economic development in the city and surrounding areas.
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Shreveport
Anl
Cut Our Price On Clothing And Furnishings
CUT OUR PRICE on clothing and general furnishing goods down to the very lowest notch. We have a splendid selection this season and will take great pleasure in showing it towny and all. Try our make of shirts and give us a trial on one of our cheap Bits. JORDAN & BOOTH.
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Jordan & Booth
Local Notes Brighten the City Social Scene
Local items recall visitors and neighbors with terse notes on meetings and visits. Mentions include Jolly McCain and son Ash ton, Judge Hendrick, Joe Solinsky of Texarkana, and Miss Mary Eyes of Marhall, Texas visiting The Progress. Also notes endowment disputes involving Knights of Pythias and orders to curb dog killings.
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Anyon
W. A. Hendrick
Ward Seven
Joe Solinsky
Texarkana
Joe
Guido Marburg
Guido
H. W. Oglen
Baton Rouge
Wen
Orden Ia
Knights of Pythons
New Orleans
School building issue settled for next year
The High School announces the building matter is settled and the same structure will be occupied next year, confirming plans for continuation of the facility.
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K. P. Helsen Seminary
Opers
Irving
Riof
Jeadbog
Jeadbog Charge Hors For Chartelers
Boaleus
Rip van Winkle
Will Youres
Enby
Jon S. Young
M. H. Morrison
Col. Young
Morrison
Shannon, Dimmock
New York
GS. Shannon
Miss
Mimock
Mar Lallah Diriage
Mr. Shannon
Shannon
Egic Lanter
Byrd
Eoiren
Miss Many Dingle
Prof
Peabody School
St. Vincent's Academy
Vincent's Academy
Persennal
Mia Mary Vanbear
Kentucky
de. S. H. Hicks
Benton
Suesday
Eddie Bolton
Mee
Lush
Huesday En Conte
Monroe
A. S. Dale
Grosjom
Willie Grace Johnson
Sherton
Shire
Willie LaPrade
Alabama
Hore
Currie
Connell
Rogers
Harris
Russell
Austin
Joe Laenger
Louisiana
Sir Thomas
Lucas
Ward Phiree
Dim McCain
Ashton
Mensrs. Leonard & Randolph
B. A.trousdale
Evening News
Mer. Trousdale
Trousdale
David F. Haddle
K. PB. Neixon Seminary
Homer
Huddle
Remant Lumber Company
Cheneiere
Progress Office
Remnant Lumber Company
Yellow Pine Lumber
H. T. Benoit
Shrevepo
RTS
John Basch
And
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Lipenks
Eerie li
Wisness
Plee
Tony Ah
Republi
Bree
Wortman & Adams
Old Marshall - Street
General Contractors
Aptuunee Vyteutt
Toosal
Nomina
Whelesmie Gronery
Sdawik
Athens
Nebalis
Heuer
Ole Joo Sacks Coren
Stoke al
the High School
R. T. Glassell & CU
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Publishers
Attention
Secord-Haui
Contractors and Builders
J. L. Bespey
Wellman’ss
ASD Glass House
Texas St
Shreveport, la
KW. Walker
King of
Creem
Temon Ail Vanilli Crean
Lake Street
W. J. Willis
West End Wood Yard
J. H. Stephens
Charles Steer
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