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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
26
The author notes that one should hear opposing views before deciding and stresses that meaningful opinions require diligent study. Though perfect citizenship may be unreachable, aiming high prevents settling in a debased condition.
A journalist who clips articles and credits them to Ex is accused of laziness or indifference, or a lack of integrity, implying ethical concerns about proper attribution and fairness.
The fellow who milks his own cow is not prone to boast about the joy of making his own milk and butter, preferring simple pleasures over fanfare.
The text conveys a critical view of Reed (T. 5B.) feeling out of favor with an unappreciative party as McKinney assumes the presidency. It criticizes czarish methods and notes their unpopularity despite supporters.
An editorial fragment notes bold remarks on moral equivalence and loyalty to the press. It references figures in Richland Beacon Newn and mentions the Louisiana Press Association treason claim. Vanderbilt contributed a $10 check for parade arrangements during an inauguration event, as reported by the Mansfield Journal and The Prog.
A fragmented passage reflects on the Washington Post and Post oak while musing on the word Post and a bicycle attachment. It shifts to a moral exhortation praising purity, kindness, restraint, and honesty. The Detroit Free Press quote urges integrity in speech and action and treating others fairly.
A column quotes various local citizens praising neighbors and businesses, praising integrity in trades and temperance views while noting the Shreveport Mutual Building Association’s strong finances. The piece muses on vanity and propriety as social traits and hints at evolving attitudes toward alcohol and civility.
A column fragment discusses tolerance and intolerance within religion and society. It notes that free thought should be exercised honestly while urging ministers to engage in the ideal citizenship debate. It references a Sunday Typographical Union meeting and a forthcoming criminal court term.
The issue discusses publishing unnamed letters from Ward Three and a request to reveal authors. It mentions J J M and Charles Anderson of Ward Two, rain impacting gardens, Judge Carter’s residence danger, a kitchen roof fire, and a stray mare with a reward offer for Victoria Lamter in Shreveport Louisiana.
The advertisement promises improved conditions soon and urges shoppers to visit Jules Dreyfuss Co. Limited explaining Mr. Jules Dreyfuss personally purchased at close figures. It highlights a wide range of dry goods including dress goods, boots, shoes, hats, notions, ready made clothing and general furnishing goods.
Shreveport dispatch dated April 4 1807 announces the discontinuation of passenger trains number UHM and 102 between Shreveport and Texarkana arriving at 1 a.m. and departing 1 10 p.m. All other trains remain as before. Public notice requested by H. Ranpan agent.
For sale at a reasonable price, the residence of Captain George L Whitey on Caddy Street between Spring and Merket, five or six rooms, tub and underground cisterns, servant’s house, on two lots. Also a triangular strand plot adjoining Mr B S White’s foundry with improvements and ready rental. See Hicks Bros 205 Miami Street.
Transfers document several property moves including Fred Martel to T Tr Unann lots 24 and 25 in Hen ningd subdivision and other scattered deeds. Mentions D M Roberta to Win Tudbetter half of west half of northern quarter and various likely township range references with dates around 2000.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various items and prices with stray names and place hints. It mentions chief names, a water cooler, filter, and other products, but readable details are scarce. The text appears as a disordered old-time trade notice or advertisement with inconsistent spellings.
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