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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1893
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century column urges honest elections in Louisiana, opposing municipal abuses and proposing direct vote for police juries, one-term limits for public money custodians, and constitutional reform. The piece advocates press support, urges moral governance, and highlights local notices about tax collection changes and business ads.
A garbled but vivid set of remarks and notices from Shreveport recounts tensions around morality, politics, and liquor influence. The piece mentions public figures, local newspapers, and calls for reform while railing against corruption and the role of saloons. It also advertises oyster markets, groceries, and household goods in a period voice.
Inaugural sale notices heavy with garbled OCR text listing fabric items and prices. Mentions dyes, colored bales, poplins, and various goods with per yard estimates and sale terms. Limited readable names or dates.
The district court for Caddo Parish opens Monday at 12 o clock. The grand jury will be drawn, and a foreman appointed. The judge’s praise of moral ideals is noted while discussion centers on alleged overreaches by officials in matters involving white women and Black men. The prose pleads for prudence, predicts no legal violations, and jokes about remedies for skin ailments.
The Southern Hardware Company, based in Shreveport, races ahead at the Fair Grounds track, while rivals trail. The firm touts low prices on hardware and agricultural implements to attract farmers, claiming sharper profits through value pricing and broad inventory. Authorities seek help organizing a North Louisiana immigration convention to boost regional growth.
City churches publish weekly notices with service times and events. First Methodist Episcopal South led by Pastor JL Pieror holds Sabbath worship at 11 am and 7:55 pm with Sunday school at 2 pm. Prayer meetings Monday through Saturday. missionary and preaching details listed. Second Baptist led by Rev Penick features morning and evening services and Friday prayer. Adventist and other congregations announce midweek meetings and Sunday activities.
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