City asserts T and P trains threaten Shreveport rights
A city meeting condemns Texas and Pacific Railway for routing trains via Reiser, nine miles south of Shreveport, and seeks to restore Shreveport as the northwestern terminus. A ten citizen committee and a council committee are to study rights and report with actions to enforce city claims.
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Shreveport
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Texas and Pacific Railway Company
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Texas and Pacific Company
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Resolutions and ordinances on liquor licenses and local issues
The text discusses council actions, local measures in Florida Parishes, and a high liquor license set at five thousand dollars per year by Boaster parish. Police Jury aims to curb illegal taverns, with boards petitioning nearby areas for similar restrictions and delaying final decisions. The Progress editor notes the scenes along Texas Street and reflects on civic tasks ahead.
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Boaster Parish
Holzman On The Stump Friends Pilgrims And Fellow Sufferers
City Council member BEN HOLZMAN speaks in a rambling sales pitch about his shop full of ready made clothing, house furnishings and bedding. He touts affordable prices and a bustling store where women and men, boys and girls, find items to suit every need and suggest the display will attract customers. He ends by noting The Progress does job work.
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Shreveport
Dewey
Schley
Wheeler
Ben Holzman
Quarantine Keeps City Busy Amid Odd Local News
A quirky record notes Shreveport faces a quarantine with no cotton factory, and while Armour cold storage outlined efforts and street paving paused, the quarantine remains central. Citizens are urged to stay cheered, as the city weighs delays but upholds the quarantine and a mysterious midget reference.
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Shreveport
Armour
Weaks and Walters Promises Prompt In Market Delivery
In a bold sales pitch the family grocery firm declares leadership in the market. They boast fresh goods received first and promise speedy delivery with no delay. They urge customers to place orders now to stay ahead.
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