Old Story of Ian Old-Timer Wins Quiet Laugh for Beer Sunday
A local tale recalls Ian Old-Timer Linman running a Sunday saloon under police noses on Texas Street between Edwards and Market. A stranger’s theft claim triggers trial chatter about illicit liquor, gambling, and a sly joke on the patrols. Captain Nelson and Linman are name-checked amid ribbing and a pushing aside of enforcement. Ripans Tabules and Lewin’s Market shout outs close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Texas Street
Edwards
Market
Mr. H
Hunsicker
Ditmean
Charles Hammond
Rial
Litman
Nelson
Linman
Wheels and wagons in progress modern life in Texas St
A local reflection on the rise of bicycles and electric cars replacing horses. The writer notes public fascination and insistence that wheeled transport is here to stay, predicting they will become indispensable and widely useful as time passes. Mention of doctors and a criticism of fashion fads frames the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Dr Hammond
North American Review
Texas St
Tave
Oser
Hutchinson & Hart. Jewelers
Texas Street
Shreve
Ort
Railroad Bill Unanimously Settled by City Leaders
A city meeting approved a measure authorizing towns with under fifty thousand residents to grant railroads and other corporations the right to use streets and alleys under conditions. A committee examined concerns and reported affirmatively, urging alignment with Shreveport’s interests and creating a new act pending final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiaport
Board of ‘Prade Rooms Hriday
Shreveport
General Assembly
Louisana
Government bonds and greenbacks for easy finances
The speaker argues that confidence and faith in government underpin bond values and proposes issuing large sums in greenbacks if needed, redeemable in coin, to place the government in a comfortable financial position.
Prank Proposal on Grants and Local Road Status
A fragment discusses a proposed grant approved by voters in an election, with conditions on towns and connected cites. The text critiques selfishness of certain groups while urging progress in Shiraveporn’s welfare and notes that railroads may be permitted with people’s consent once conditions are removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sndt
He Tex
Ronding Albvats
Shiraveporn
Cents Furnishings Ad Offers Bargains on Shirts and Underwear
A fragmented ad lists men's apparel with prices: fancy Negligee shirts at 75 cents, Balbriggan under shirts at 25 cents, Ball French under suits at 50 cents, and Whirgan items at 25 cents, suggesting a sale at Cents Furnishings.
Laces and Embroideries Talk of the Town
A local shop touts its stock of laces and embroideries and promises to please customers seeking items in this line. The small notice emphasizes the store’s appeal and readiness to serve.
Modern Streets Project Promises Shreveport Growth
A civic plan outlines constructing a modern, ornament to Shreveport, costing about 875000 to 100000, to improve alleys and streets and aid forward progress. A committee will be sent to the Legislature to urge passage of the street improvement bill, with Ripans Tabules noted for sour stomach relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.O
Shreveport
Geest
Legishebire
Sundries catalog item list with varied textiles
A fragment from a storefront listing belts hats scarves fans shirts and jewelry. Observable items include leather belts, Gloria silk umbrella, Premier shirt waists, gauze fan, a faux gem scarf pin, and a 14k solid gold ring. Prices shown in cents or dollars but units unclear.
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Tay Setun
Tees Jankit
Fenry
Ieulward Lallie Hla
Dix AD
Jetiison
anilion-Brown
Millinery Department
Ice Mae Phee Oh al
Weill
R. Silverstein
Louisiana
Ian Old-Timer the Hero
Mr. Linman
Blue Coats
Billie
M. Lewin’s
Market Street
Venice
White Goods
Dimities
Nelson & Co
India
Victoria Lawna
Ments
Ful
Mach
Oxford
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