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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

18 Sep 1897

Page 26

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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1897

Page

26

Progress Bicycle Contest for Parish Girls

The Progress announces a contest offering a Victor Bicycle from Overman Wheel Co to the most popular young lady in Caddo parish. Votes are counted each Thursday at 6 pm under local supervision for fairness. A ballot-box at 203 Milam Street will collect votes while the bicycle is displayed. Emile Kaliski will show the wheel to visitors. the coupon promises damages coverage up to five thousand dollars for any bicycle material or construction injury.

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Caddo Parish Devil Overman Wheel Company Chicopee Falls Mass Louis Overman Wheel Co Victor Bicycle No
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Fifth Count Sparks Parish Bicycle Contest Votes

The fifth count in The Progress bicycle contest was held Thursday at 5 PM as voters rally for their favorites. Coupons are sold at The Prosten's office to support candidates, with Miss Martin Helpman and Miss Etta Arthur among the leading contenders in a lively parish pageant.

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Martin Helpman Etta Arthur Katie Liphart Amelia Rigdon Julia Pickett Sunshine Tulles Julia Florsheim Helen Marcovitz Annie Maddux Allie Reel Carter Josie Carter Mattie Fink Rumor Bettie Philli Jessie Ratliff Clara Johnson Minnie Woodley Esther Levy Mahlen & Leverett Texas J.d.pace B. H. Gardner J.D. Pace Marshall St Shreveyort Brewers Art Store Clarks Louisiana Shreveport Ibeas Berens
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