Labor Parade in Shreveport Honors Organized Workers
A lengthy procession draws attention to various trades as La bor is honored in Shreveport. Bricklayers and Painters appear in plain work attire, Carpenters and Joiners and Typographical Union members attract admiration, while Misses from the Typographical Union add charm. The event marks a triumphal entry for labor with broad city support and a hopeful outlook for future efforts.
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Nan
Typographical Union
Shreveport Typographical Union
Emile Hutchens
Knights of the Stick
Shreveport
Gill Plumbing Company Change in Management
Three weeks ago Gill Plumbing Company changed hands with Leonard Gill retiring and W Yates becoming manager. Yates is a competent mechanic with enterprise and hustle, and under new management all work will be done promptly and accurately. Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Gill Plumbing Company
Leonard Gill
W.'. Yates
Yates
Watermelon culture tips from Georgia experiment station
The bulletin outlines soil needs warm sandy loam and good drainage, long rotations with four seasons between crops, shallow thorough preparation, and a pre crop of cowpeas. It recommends 12 by 12 foot hill spacing, drill fertilization with nitrate soda and phosphates, sowing 20 to 30 seeds per hill, and shallow cultivation with limited vine turning to protect the crop.
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Georgia Experiment Station
Mastering the Weeds in Prairie Pastures
A Prairie Farmer correspondent warns that Canada thistle and quack grass spread quickly if untreated. Small, timely actions kill early plants by salt brine in a dug hole or by cutting just below the surface. In heavily infested pastures, salting cattle on thistle spots is advised, with repeated applications and watchfulness.
Among the Clouds at Hynson Springs Paradise of Rest
Advertises Hynson Springs six miles from Marshall Texas as a paradise of rest recreation and restored health. Claims mineral waters unsurpassed. Directs inquiries to Do J. Randall in Shreveport or Marshall and to discuss real estate with W. C. Agurs.
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Hynson
Marhall Texas
Do. J. Randall
Shreveport
Marshall
Store House For Rent On Texas Street
Elegant brick store house 207 Texas Street now occupied by Woodfin Furniture Company. Possession February 16. Apply to F. R. or C. D. Fucks. Our rates to Hyntons Springs via Union Depot. Write C Randall Marshall Texas or Shreveport for rates. The waters noted for cures, tables superb, scenery grand.
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Texas Street
Woodfin Furniture Company
F. R
C. D. Fucks
Union Depot
C. Randall
Marshall Texas
Shrewport
The New Easter Gowns Review in Ladies' Home Journal
The article outlines new Easter gown designs featuring soft skirts that hug the hips and flare to four to five yards at the edge, with no stiffening. It notes an elaborate underskirt, invisible bodice fastening, tight back with plastron, close sleeves with slight fullness, and simplified neck dressings. Colors favored include champagne, brown, blue, pink, heliotrope, bronze green, red, black, and white.
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Ladies' Home Journal
A Silk Skirt For Home and Wardrobe Use
A fashion authority notes the silk skirt can be made at home and should not be missing from a woman's wardrobe. It avoids a white street petticoat, is light and fashionable, and proves economical in long run. Eight yards of taffeta at 75 cents a yard makes a pretty skirt with ruffles, while ready made skirts cost 5 to 6 dollars in shops.
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Madras
Kahn Dry Goods Co
W. C. Agurs
5S. H. Hicks
Bo O G. Beard & Co
Crockett St
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