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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

30

Fay Templeton Stars In New French Vaudeville Plans

A New York writer praises Fay Templeton as a talented performer who composes and writes. She has prepared several new songs and is also credited with a vaudeville play Ma Femme Du Chambre likely for an early county production. Born to John Templeton and Alice Vane, she hails from a line of favorite footlight performers.

Fay Templeton Pera Actriss New York Act John Templeton Alice Vane Fay Vicksburg Couty

Do You Know the Value of an Oath Judge Questions Witness

A judge asks a historical witness about the price of an oath. The reply from the old darkey quotes receiving four dollars for a suit and declares that as the value of an oath. The remark reflects the era's racial dynamics and courtroom bravado.

Darkey

Best Men for the Constitutional Convention Urged

A call emphasizes selecting only the best men for the Constitutional Convention. The appeal stresses integrity experience and public service as crucial qualifications in the process.

Louisiana papers push party leadership with bold declarations

Local Louisiana newspapers showcase sharp political statements amid campaigns to crown party leadership. Advertisements note tailored suits priced from 123 dollars at Opera House Tailoring Co, reflecting the era's commerce alongside public discourse.

Vsuits Opera House Tailoring Co

Death of Tom Bays a noted New Orleans showman and politician

Tom Bays a prominent New Orleans showman and ward politician died in New York after a period of illness. He had long served as a leading figure in state politics and national campaigns, notably in the Nicholls Melnary era, and was connected with racing and sporting circles. Bays toured New Orleans society with family and friends, but fell ill after arriving in New York at the Sturtevant House. His body to be sent home to New Orleans.

Peath Tom Bays Pediticias Louisiana Duty New Orleans Alwacys Delega Sturtevant House New York Nellie Dutis J.B. Dutty J. Fitzpatrick Dully Winterbottom Arth Rae Bie

Miss Minnie Bertha class show at a seminary

The president invites a young lady to present experiments in chemistry. A bored Examining Board member asks comic questions about beef weight, math, and the era of "the good old days" as Miss Minnie delivers a short program on chemistry astronomy and geology followed by philosophy. A.C. Mitchell advertises 1000 Missouri mule lot at fair prices from Texas avenue.

Minnie Bertha Ladie United

Long Orr Feit Story in The Punaris

A fragmented historical newspaper fragment outlines a serialized tale titled The Colonels Story and notes advertisements and local notices. It references writers, publishing efforts, and promotions for shops in Shreveport area including Wan del the jeweler 522 Market street Morton the Harness man and Opera House Tailor ip Company. It mentions prices reduced for sixty days and various local services such as jewelry repair saddles and dressmaking.

Lee Peat Exeataar Shreveport Wandel Market Street

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