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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
19
A fragment notes Ovfice-205 Milam Street between Market and Spring Streets and asks what has become of it. the text references the Constitutional Convention and hints at local confusion or change regarding the location.
A fragmentary patriotic quip laments war disruption to Chautauqua plans and mocks Spanish soldiers. It invokes the Maine and Weylerism while predicting casualties among American troops and hinting at heroic deeds soldiers cannot perform.
A concise remark notes many youths exit brawls by claiming maternal permission and many men by claiming to spare their wives. The editor says he has avoided trouble using both pleas.
A dated反cerning war between the United States and Spain is stated as existing due to Spanish treachery and cruelty. The author asserts the Maine disaster murdered 266 crew and implies the nations would be at Pence today if not for the incident.
The Hull war measure seems to Osimore a cheap political trick rather than an emergency action. Critics view it as reflecting Republican party sentiment and the era’s partisan pressures rather than a genuine wartime necessity.
A speech fragment criticizes the administration and Democratic leaders over war plans. It argues the Republican majority would fund and control war, urging firm, officer voting power by volunteers and denouncing forced approval by higher authority. The writer denounces hypocritical pleas and defends independent soldier leadership.
A string of odd incidents unfolds in the neighborhood from Monday to Wednesday. Jimmie Jones is stumped, Henry and Alfred argue over marbles needing a shingle intervention, Johnie notes a wasp, and a broad cry of loaded mystery emerges.
A man with a wooden gun proposed to Maude, the neighbor’s daughter, planning marriage after Weyler’s subdued. Nearby incidents unfold with a five year old burned by curling tongs and a boy disciplined with a slipper for testing water pressure. A boy named Tommie vows death by own action over Sunday school with Susie as Friday brings heat and nursery revolt.
A report claims Texas Street will be paved before Christmas but The Progress disclaims responsibility for the project and its outcomes.
Readied for the Trades Union Labor Day festivities next Monday in Treveport Shreveport. The program promises elaborate pageantry and enterprise with a parade likely to attract crowds. Businesses may close for the event and railroads offer reduced rates to encourage attendance.
Classified notice describes the Ler Show Case Company holdings including one lot of finished and unfinished show cases, show-case materials such as moulding and bent glass, three carpenters benches, and references to Bl. Kassel agent for Neith Lodge No. 2. Includes mentions of S14 Texas Vettes and Tead of Mile eteeot in erroneous OCR.
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