Ladies of Parish Offered Victor Bicycle Prize
The Progress announces a contest inviting all Caddo parish young ladies to vote for the most popular, with a Victor bicycle from the Overman Wheel Company at stake. Votes tallied each Thursday at 6 pm under local citizens’ supervision, ballots kept at Louisiana Cycle Connecting Limited, 208 Milam street, where the bike is on display.
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Devil
Overman Wheel Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Caddo Parish
Lousiana Cycle Connexing Limited
Milam Street
Minile Kaliski
Overman Wheel Co
Victor Bievele Na
Death of Dick Ford Shocks Hot Springs Friends
The community mourns the death of Richard W. Ford who died in Hot Springs. Ford was a longtime Pacific Express employee in our city and highly regarded by colleagues and business partners. He was a son of Mrs. Josie Ford and brother of Joan B. Kereford Jr and others, belonging to a prominent local family. His passing deeply saddened older citizens who knew him since youth.
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Richard W. Pord
Hot Springs
Pewifana
Dick Ford
Pacific Express
Ompins
Josie Ford
Mirs
Joan B. Kereford, Jr
Das. P
William
Our City
Vyounrgsman
Fifth Count of The Progress Bicycle Contest Attracts Interest
The fifth count in The Progress bicycle contest was held Thursday at 5 pm showing rising interest as a new entrant joins the race. Coupons are sold at The Progress office for votes with the next tally scheduled Thursday at 6 pm. Readout lists numerous candidates including Miss Martin Helpman and Miss Etta Arthur, with eligibility note excluding newsroom staff and close relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Helpman
Etta Arthur
Katie Liphart
Irs
Amelia Rigdon
Ava Ong
Julia Pickett
Fe Pee
Julia Florsheim
Sunshine Tulles
Allie Reel Carter
Helen Marcovitz
Annie Maddux
Louise Asher
Mattie Find
Bettie Phillips
Tod
Jessie Rath
Clara Johnson
Minnie Woodley
Esther Levy
Obituary Notice for Alby I. Smith in 1897 Princet on
In Princeton Texas on September 13 1897 Alby I Smith born October 21 1859 mourned as a zealous public school supporter and prominent educator engaged in Louisiana teaching Normal school work at Natchitoches and brother to Howard C Smith of the Louisiana Press Association The Progress extends sincere condolences to the Smith family and colleagues.
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Princeton
Alby I
Smith
Marshall
Res
Mr. Smith
Louisiana
Natchitoches
Alby I. Smith
Howard C. Smith
Louisiana Press
Texas Quarantines Against Louisiana Announcement
Shreveport business leaders protested a Texas wide quarantine and met at the Board of Trade to urge Texas State Health officials, via Dr Swearingen, to exempt Shreveport. The move follows New Orleans merchants rerouting shipments to hide origin.
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Shreveport
Texas
Board of Trade
Board of Health
Dr. Swearingen
State Board of Health of Texas
New Orleans
Agents Wanted for The Progress Agency
Idle men and women are invited to secure a profitable summer job by taking an agency for The Progress. No experience required. Write for details and get started.
Nashville Centennial Exposition Rail Tickets Sale Terms
The Texas & Pacific Railway offers Nashville bound rail tickets with return by Nov 7 for a round trip rate of 27.10 under Class B. An Orr 5th sale has a 20 day return and a different rate in Class C. Class C trains run Tuesdays and Thursdays to Oct 26 with return in 10 days. Rates apply at Texarkana or New Orleans Gateways.
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Nashville
Tenn
Texas & Pacific Railway
Orr
Texarkana
New Orleans
Public notices prepared to serve on short notice
The agency announces readiness to serve the public quickly, detailing compliance with old standards and improved preparations to provide faster service than before. The note emphasizes readiness and ongoing adherence to established requirements.
Practical Plumbers on Milam Street
H. Dillenberger Jr. & Co. operates at 307 Milam Street offering plumbing, steam and gas fitting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dillenberger, Jr. & CO
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Pote
Progress
Polbe
Nashville Centennnial
Espasol
Pacific
The
United States
E. P. Turner
Dallas
Hiwad UU Pac
Fire Insurance
L. EE. Carter
Srama
Shreveport, LA
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