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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1897

Page

22

Madam Rumor’s Musings On Local Affairs And Elections

A column recounts circulating rumors about governance in Caddo and Shreveport. It notes opposition to a Valley Railroad stance, doubts on a police appointment, a possible legal challenge to taxes, and interest in a community beauty contest with votes via coupons. Readers are urged to participate and visit the Louisiana Cycle Company office for details.

Valley Railroad Progresss Coushatta Central Shreveport New Orleans J. M. Foster Louisiana Cycle Company Progrem Intertet Caddo Tome

The Colonel's Story Continues with Family Advice

Felicita confides engagement hopes to Aunt Venus who debates guardian versus husband. Venus argues about upbringing and fate while Felicita muses on Providence and personal agency. The scene ends with a note of writer J. Corbett announcing a business move from Texas Street to the corner of Croket and Texas Avenue.

Venus Mammy Felicita Mars Prudehm Mars Juge Papa Aunt Venus Mary John Texas St Crokett and Texas Avenue J. Corbett

John E Schilling Plumber and Tinner Ad

John E Schilling, plumber and tinner, offers all work on short notice. Located on Louistaun Street between Mier and Crock street at Jobs Cocks old vhemd.

Louistaun Street Mier and Crock

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Madam Rumor Says Mr. Wagner Ue Resco Bas John E. Schilling Plumber & Tinner John Busch The Peoples’ Store Foster Hook People's Store Texas Street Nelson W. C. Bullard
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