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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
10
G D Hicks is listed as stored in the Shreveport Post Office as second-class mail matter. The address Orrick Milam Street between Market and Spring Streets appears with subscription prices.
A eulogistic notice honors Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana, praised as a towering defender of the South during Reconstruction. The piece lauds his Senate leadership and anti-slavery stance, calling him a giant friend of Southerners and a champion against oppression, urging eternal remembrance.
A free lecture is planned at the courthouse tonight by Rev. W. A. Whittle with public invitation. Whittle arrives with strong endorsements from Rev. W. S. Penick, noted as among the country’s finest orators, and will preach at First Baptist church tomorrow at 11 o’clock. Hon. J. M. Davies of Minden visited the city Tuesday. his wife’s health is poor.
The Progress hints at laying rails for Center Line Company and revisits the basket factory idea as a potential town boost. Local visitors include Hon W B Simpson and John A Hudson. Street improvements on Lacy street and Hicks avenue draw comment as does the Weather Clerk satire.
Madam Rumor discusses ideal citizenship and church duty in relation to church support. She praises citizens in Shreveport and highlights local figures such as Dr VanLear Luchini Brothers T J Bryson and W C Vance. The piece notes the Nelson Seminary and Easter events and urges cooperation among Hebrew Catholic and Protestant ministers.
A terse comment identifies Dr. L. H. Fisher as a physician noted for his pure minded character, implying respect for integrity in medical practice within the community.
After a successful term much good has been accomplished the Catholic Winter School will close its second annual session tonight with ceremonies and pomp similar to the opening as reported by Carrolton News.
New York fashion writer extols a simple tallered jacket and skirt set in a wrinkle cutting, easy fit. A linen bodice, silk skirt and satin blouse form a polished walking dress, with a new gray mauve shade in tweed promising stylish spring, urging quality materials over costly fads.
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