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Town gossip notes muddled civic concerns and rumors
A humorous, mixed column in Shreveport notes weather, plumbing, telephone faults, local politics, election tactics, paving, street rail, taxes, and church events. It mocks officials, chews on public works, laments sidewalks and lighting, and references Rev A S Lutz and local figures amid a flood of social commentary.
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Jordan Street
Edenborne
Shreveport
Louisiana Street
Union Depot
Texas Street