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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1898

Page

17

Triumph of organized labor parade in Shreveport

A long procession through Shreveport showcased labor groups including Bricklayers Painters Carpenters and Joiners Typographical Union and Misses representing the union. Reporters praised the humble attire and spirited display highlighting organized labor’s initial triumph and potential future efforts.

Typographical Union Shreveport Typographical Union Emile Hutchens Knights of the Stick Shreveport

Gill Plumbing Company Change of Management Announced

Three weeks ago the Gill Plumbing Company changed hands with Mr Leonard Gil retiring and Mr Woo Yates taking over. Mr Yates is a capable mechanic with enterprise and hustle, and under new management all work will be executed promptly and securely with perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

Gill Plumbing Company Leonard Gil Mrr Woo. Yates

Watermelons From Georgia Experiment Station Guidance

A Georgia experiment bulletin summarizes watermelon culture. Soil should be light sandy loam, well drained. rotate four seasons before resowing. Prepare thoroughly but shallowly, with surface-feeding roots. Plant 20–80 seeds per hill, 1 inch deep, thin to one or two per hill. Cultivate shallowly, avoid turning vines in forenoon. Use cowpeas ahead and as a mulch.

Georgia Experiment Station Mara

Mastering Weeda and Thriving Weeds Control

Prairie Farmer notes Canada thistle and quack grass spread rapidly from a few plants to dominate fields. Small initial efforts can eradicate them. pull the thistles after wrist-high, or cut below the crown if numerous. In pastures, salt the soil at weed patches to kill the plants.

Coucare Lena Sdea Prairie Farmer Canada

Among the Clouds at Hynson Springs Paradise of Rest

Advertisement promotes Hynson Springs near Marshall Texas as a healthful retreat with mineral waters. It invites inquiries to C. J. Randall in Shreveport or Marshall and mentions Speeco Talk real estate with W. C. Agurs.

Hynson Marhall Texas C. J. Randall Shreveport Marshall Speeco W. C. Agurs Union Depot CO. Randall Marshell Texas Shrewport

New Easter gown features soft skirt with narrow waistline

The article describes a latest Easter dress with a soft, clingy skirt that widens to four to five yards, no stiffening, an elaborate underskirt, a bodice with invisible fastenings, and a semi loose plastron. Sleeves remain close fitting with slight fullness at the top, neck dressings simplified, and color options include champagne, brown, blue, pink, green, red, black and white, per Ladies' Home Journal.

Eaeter Ladies’ Home Journal

A Home Made Silk Skirt Advice From a Fashion Authority

A fashion authority argues a silk skirt can be home made and should be in every wardrobe. White petticoats spoil the street look. the alli r skirt is neat, light, and fits over outer skirts. It proves economical in the long run. Priced fabrics yield a pretty skirt with taffeta for 75 cents a yard, while ready made versions cost more and often have narrow velveteens.

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