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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
27
The editor is recorded as entered in the Shreveport post office on second class mail matter. Office located at 205 Milam Street between Market and Spring Streets.
A terse call urges reform by convincing the public of its urgent need. The quote notes voters are influenced by factions and politicians, emphasizing the difficulty of change without broad support. The piece frames reform as essential and time sensitive.
A short, pointed reflection on leadership noting that tact and courage are essential while followers can be many, and the simplest mind may serve as a follower rather than a leader.
A biting editorial argues the drive for public advancement needs more courage and less selfishness. It criticizes officials dependent on patronage at the Pic counter, warning such feeding habits undermine genuine reform and the case for abolishing the practice.
The rhlw of politics is the most tyranncal, despotic and debauch ing known to civilization, and yet that dynasty is sovereign in Louise iana to-day.
A fragment claims the man controlled by political prejudices brags of more, urging focus on the real criminals in a temperance fight and criticizing the patron figure while calling for action against those who govern or influence the era.
A fragment suggests strong feelings about the current national administration. Gov Foster is criticized for dangerous behavior, while Louisianians are portrayed as reluctant to think or be convinced, signaling deep political unrest and distrust in leadership during the period.
A fragmentary newspaper note presents a quirky ad style paragraph praising extraordinary chariots. It hints at those who would not act without such advertisements guiding them. The piece reads like a playful stretch of literacy from a vintage page.
The text ponders how many Red or Mississippi river planters back the levee system and suggests mystery about the level of support. It hints at widespread ruin or near ruin among planters, implying a broad misjudgment about effects.
A Louisiana message laments public apathy toward elections and condemns political corruption led by Gov Foster. It argues the press must rise above suspicions and reject enticement by bonds at par, urging readers to judge moral actions, not slogans, and to avoid worship of political figures.
The speaker argues that falsifying a death or exaggerating virtues is a greater sin than speaking ill of the dead. They emphasize truthfulness in mourning and reject gilding mortality with false praise.
A fragmentary remark questions charity toward those who differ, suggesting that pity shows virtue in a man. The sentence reflects a moral stance on tolerance and virtue.
A quotation urges choosing honest conviction and support for the minority over joining the majority, emphasizing independence and manliness in principle. The line frames a moral stance on courage, integrity, and social pressure in public life.
A fragment notes Populists Republicans and Democrats debating the country’s future. It argues some Populists lack virtue and prosperity should come through other parties, while acknowledging some Populists hold different views.
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