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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
6
An 19th century discussion notes sea otters as rare and valuable, with pelts selling for 300 dollars and up to 1000 for exceptional beauty. It describes the animal’s genus, size, and playful behavior, plus a long anecdote about Macready and a stagehand prank. It also mentions Aaron Hirsch and a tale about economizing a telegram masking a fortune gift.
Farmers Union notes that clean fence corners reflect thorough farming. Intense cultivation boosts profits and reduces labor. Planting an annual weed crop often yields success, but the wiser farmer compares weed and useful crop practices while traveling by rail.
The United States Civil Service Commission orders a December 4 1897 examination in this city for clerks and carriers in the postal service. US citizens only, age limits clerks 18 carriers 21. Applications due by November 18 1897 with blanks filed through CHAS. R. YARBROUGH Secretary Board of Examiners Shreveport La. Also notice that the firm Byland Cotter Co has dissolved with W T Byland retiring and Cotter Murphy taking over plumbing steam and gas fitting at 213 Milam Street with W T Byland recommending Cotter Murphy as first class workmen.
Finish braid silk elastic sold at ten cents per yard by Peerless. Details concise and listing style fit for a classified notice.
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