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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

26

Progress urges bicycle contest for parish belles

The Progress announces a vote tied contest offering a Victor bicycle from Overman Wheel Co to the candidate with the most votes among all eligible young ladies in Caddo parish. Votes will be canvassed each Thursday at 6 pm under local citizens and the bicycle will be displayed at Lime’s Louse Cycle Company, 207 Millin Street, with Mr. Le Kaliski hosting tours. A five thousand dollar damage guarantee backs the wheel’s quality. A separate note reports the death of Dick, a promising young man, mourned by family and community.

Overman Wheel Company Chicopee Falls Mas Caddo Parish Louse Cycle Company Lime Millin Steeer le Kaliski Deste Tichah Powifn Wang Yu Pacife Express Leseford Willian Fam

Fifth Count in Fue bROG RESS bicycle contest

The fifth count in Fue bROG RESS bicycle contest was held Thursday at 5 PM and shows the beautiful wheel may soon cycle some of the parish women. A new queen of beauty is introduced with a strong guard of devoted supporters. Coupons are for sale at The Progress office as votes tally for candidates such as Miss Martin Meipmiun, Miss Atta Arthur, Miss Kalio Liphart, Miss Amelia Rigor, Miss Julia Pickett, Miss Julia Florsheim, Miss Sunshine Pullos, Miss Allie Heel Carter, Miss Helen Marcovitz, Miss Annie Maddux, Miss Louine Ashe, Missie Carter, Miss Mattie Mint, Bettie Phillips, Miss Jessie Ratlis, Miss Clara Johnson, Miss Minttio Woodley, Miss Esther Levy, Madam Rumor. Any girl in the parish is eligible except staff or immediate family of the paper or its employees.

Martin Mei Atta Arthur Kalio Liphart Amelia Rigor Julia Pickett Julia Florsheim Sunshine Pullos Allie Heel Carter Helen Marcovitz Annie Maddux Aliss Louine Ashe Missie Carter M&ttio Mint A Bettie Phillips Jessie Ratlis Clara Johnson Minttio Woodley Esther Levy

Obituary Notice for Alby J. Smith and Family

Mr Albyne Smith formerly connected with the public school system and the Naril school at Naw liteches is remembered for his earnest nature and honest character. His brother Howard Cy Smith of the Louisiana Press Association joins in sending condolences to the Smith family and the Progress extends sympathy.

Ue Naril School Naw Albyne Smith Pour Voutrere Howard Cy Smith Louisiana Press Association Anticze

Texas Quarried Against Inwinania Thursaay Meeting

Texans opposed a state-wide action following a meeting at the Borel OU Truck venue. Dr Swearingen, head of the State Board of Health, resisted singling out Shreveport from broader measures amid concerns over New Orleans Keechantani shipments.

Shreveport Ivarn Texan Borel Reytvaturiny Board of Moyith Lawire Swearingen State Board of Health New Orleans Keechantani

Summer Employment Agency Ad For Profitable Work

Idle men and women who desire to make money during the summer can obtain profitable employment by securing an agency for progress. Experience not necessary. Write for particulars.

Centennial railroad ticket terms at Texarkana and New Orleans

Centennial railroad sale details outline class based round trip and return limits with dates and penalties. Rates apply for Texas Texarkana and New Orleans Gateway routes with specific sale windows and final return periods.

Cout Peni Tad Shvilh Tenn Pheite Railway Shiv Ito Texas & Ps Dot Jin Ibate Rouge Texarkana New ‘Orleans

Prepared to Serve the Pure Lie on Short Notice

A terse notice declares readiness to serve a questionable document under an ordinance, referencing garcen and conformed procedures. The text inserts names and terms that imply an official action or filing, with fragmented phrasing and unclear scope. Further context is needed to identify parties, location, and exact action.

Dillenberger Jr and Co Practical Plumbers in Milam Street

EL Dillenberger Jr and Co operate at 807 Milam Street offering practical plumbing steam and gas fitting services with a new phone number listed.

EL. Dillenberger, Jr. & CO

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Overman Wheel Cs Victor Bicyele Overms Wheel Co Overman Who. CO Hell Jend Alby J. Smith Han Ootaber Neale Kpin Smithy Decatiee Bre Texas Ahyile Milam Street United States EP Turner Dallas Tee Hiwaii Bor Rapreinester
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