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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
10
A philosophical remark on citizenship and the need for thoughtful deliberate study. The text asserts that without serious consideration we fail to reach an ideal citizenry and risk lingering in a weakened state. It emphasizes striving for high purposes despite imperfect attainment.
The journalist who will clip an article and credit it to Ex is either lazy, too indifferent to be fairly honest, or he lacks down right manhood.
The man who raises a cow for milk shows little excitement about the joy of producing his own milk and butter, implying muted enthusiasm for self-sufficiency.
The text notes Reed believes he belongs to an unappreciative party as McKinley remains president. It criticizes czarish methods, stating they are not popular in the country, even if practiced by capable men.
An editorial voice critiques the behavior of Crisler and Dresser, urging them to reflect on professional treason accusations. The piece notes a $10,000 Vanderbilt contribution to a parade committee, highlighting controversy surrounding the inauguration procession past his mansion as reported in Mansfield Journal.
A string of disjointed excerpts mentions Post offices and Post oak, a bicycle seat attachment joke, and a plea from the Detroit Free Press urging virtue. It riffs on fame, propriety, and social behavior with brief quips about honesty, kindness, and restraint. The text references Vanderbilt, patience with gossip, and plain business integrity in a scattered snapshot.
A reader column lists praise for George Russell and D T Manning as trustworthy locals, calls Pap Linman a good citizen, notes views on liquor and prohibition, applauds J W Pickens Mabry and Nathan Levi as moral figures, and highlights the Shreveport Mutual Building Association as financially strong. The piece reflects varied social attitudes and a regard for community character.
The piece satirizes egotism and calls for outreach by ministers on ideal citizenship. It notes contempt for belt string imagery, quarrels over Sunday union meetings, and hopes for broader church leadership on religious tolerance and free speech in serious matters.
The Progress cannot publish a letter from Ward Three signed by J.J. M. without the author’s name for protection and accuracy. Charles Anderson of Ward Two is welcomed to join a thoughtful debate on the ferry question alongside J.J. M. and others who wish to contribute.
In a report from Monday, Mr. J. W. Jeter notes a splendid stand of cotton and corn despite heavy rain. Judge L. E. Carter’s home faced danger Tuesday when a kitchen roof fire from a flue was contained with little damage.
A dark bay mute mare mule about five years old and 16 hands high is missing from Shreveport Louisiana. She is marked with a split in the top of her ear. A liberal reward is offered for her return to Victoria Lumber Co at the lumber yard foot of Spring street.
AS TO DRY GOODS, We are promised better times, soon to come. Those who pretend to know, say it will be so. Pros perous times also mean advanced prices: therefore the thougtful and considerate will take advantage of the present low prices on goods. In saying low prices we, of course, can speak for no one but ourselves. But we do take a pride and pleas ure in inviting the people to visit our store. Our Mr. Jules Dreyfuss made the purchase for us, from first hands, personally. He has well known taste and business judg ment, and bought at close figures. We have a splendid selection of dry goods, dress goods, boots, shoes, hats, fancy articles, notions, general furnishing goods and ready made clothing. Let us see you and talk with you on the subject. JULES DREYFUS Co., LIMITED,'7
On April 1 1897 the K C P G Ry will discontinue passenger trains 101 and 102 between Shreveport and Texarkana arriving at 11 am and departing 4 10 pm. All other trains continue as before. Public notice from agent H Randal.
For sale at a reasonable price a splendid residence of Captain George L White on Caddow street between Spring and Market. It includes five or six rooms, tub and underground cisterns, servant’s house on two lots, plus a triangular strand plot near Mr B S White's foundry with improvements yielding ready rental. See Hicks Bros 205 Milam Street.
Real estate transfers include Fred Martel to T B Chase Lots 24 25 and others in Hennings subdivision 426 00 W Robson to B Longenpie Lot 11 Brook 56 1000 00 Mrs M Ki Burns to Andrew Jackson 18 acres west side of southwest quarter section 15 township 16 range 16 10000 A D Land to J M Foater 1 12th interest in Silver Lake West Land M'sg Co to W S Knox Block 4 West End 95 00 Sam Co H Hammond Lots 10 11 Block 2 West End 275 00 Sam Meyers to Claib Johnson Lot 500 CO
A. Kuhn at 212 Texas Street promotes a June 2 drawing where each cash purchase earns a coupon. Four prizes will be awarded including an Alaska Hardwood Refrigerator, a White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, a Stone Filter, and a Hammock. Agent A Kalin highlights Cherter Oak and Buck stoves and ranges with low prices.
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