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Two men, dressed in short sleeve white shirts, pants, aprons and caps, may be seen standing on opposite sides of a large, flour-covered, wooded table. A mound of flour is visible on the table in front of one of the men. A mixing machine has been…

Three barges, two two-story and a single one-story, are docked along the river.

The card shows a bluff rising above the river, and at its base are several buildings and a barge on the water. A cloud of smoke or steam rises toward the left of the photo, but is not easily identifiable.

A towboat is pushing a long barge down a river, likely the Mississippi. There is a train bridge in the lower right corner.

Shot from the opposite bank, the photo shows a small one-story barge and a tent set up amid the trees. There is a stone bluff to the right.

A bartender is posing behind a long bar, and in front of another counter above which may be seen mirrors in an ornate wooden frame. The arches in the wooden frame echo the image in the mirrors of reflected arches elsewhere in the large room. Numerous…

Two men and several women and children are seated on a small, modestly decorated float pulled by two horses. A large sign reading “BAPTISTS” has been erected over the women and children. One of more than 20 floats in this over one hour long parade,…

A long, light colored, marble counter dominates this image. On one end may be seen a large selection of desserts including cake slices, pies, and the feature of the day, for ten cents - “Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream,” and “served in a…

Appears to be the backyards of three houses. On the left hand side of the photo is a tree, and under this tree, is a double swing with two benches facing one another. There is a small walkway by the side of the swings which may go from the back of a…

A baby in a white gown is laying on dark draped fabric. The back labels her as "Ethel Arendt".