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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1892

Page

4

Local Items From Shreveport Broadside and Notices

Local items note V Daniels as agent for 2 Pines soliciting subscriptions, ads, and job work forms. Mentions Red Daniel area Canines without friends and “tax-paid” dollars, parlor rifle charges before Chief Nelson. Ice cream orders to Charles Sweet and Chas Steer’s HQ at 1158 Texas Ave. Shreveport Mill and Elevator plans floor work this fall, wheat sowing urged. Rail traffic notes Texans and LRE Railway volume in July. Mentions Alliance and People’s Party Battle Flag paper. varnish barrel explosion caused a commotion Thursday afternoon.

Nelson

Grand Removal Sale Opens With New Store Vision

A grand removal sale announces sweeping stock clearout as a new store prepares for occupancy in September. The event promises the greatest variety of merchandise with deep discounts as the entire stock is offered at low prices and ticketed in plain figures.

Web Pram Frovmin

Giant Broadgrein corn draws praise in North Louisiana region

The recount notes W L Mooktonse Jeff presenting Giant Broadgrein corn praised for large white well formed grains and long ears in North Louisiana. Local vendors sold cakes and crackers abundantly as Meesre Neilaon & Booles hauled away wagonloads. W T Monkhonseaml entries marked corn and Irish potatoes on May and June plantings. Henry T Keith of Keithville visited Tue Pnoaress with warm endorsement. Miss Alice Mitchell, who killed Miss Freda Ward in Memphis, was judged insane by a jury last week.

W.L. Mooktonse Jeff North Louisiana Acs Meesre, Neilaon & Booles Raoning W. T Alice Mitchell Freda Ward Memphs

Retraction Notice From 1892 Public Ledger

An 1892 public notice from La Aug 2 retracts allegations against Hicks and others. The author renounces previously stated charges and apologizes for insults to Hicks and family, referencing Officer Baynton and a misphrased language claim. The editor vows defense if emergency arises.

C.D. Ticks Lam New Hicks Sheliy Morcod Jak Lam Jay Tae

Debates on politicians and reform plus rail sale noted

The text warns against self serving politicians and urges public action. It reports the Narrow Gange railroad sale at Houston for 1 200 000 dollars and points to a Humane Society meeting at Justice Hicks's office Monday at 6 pm. It calls farmers to read an advertisement and invites women to join and take action through Tom Proeness.

Houston Texas Mumane Society Society For the Prevention of

Transfers of Real Estate in Pride of Last Week

Miss Sophia Rerueillow and Robert River to M r Walwsley and Chomale of Catton Letsnelwell. mudd ardud Bead plantations.

TEAL Aioe

Louisiana flour show North Louisiana grain can compete

Louisiana Flowh Tax Procress notes receipt of flour from Mansfield. Wheat grown in De Soto, ground near Mansfield. Flour praised as equal or superior to top market brands, proving North Louisiana can reestablish grain use and reduce reliance on imports.

Mansfield de Soto Manefield Louisiana

Political aspirants in fourth district host a bustling meet

The piece notes candidates courting local influence and reader support as they seek Congressional honors. It mentions J. M. Lee, U. Th. Colquitt, Prof. Joseph F. Johnston, Rev. J. M. Porter, and Toward Smith visiting the paper. It also references Missives from the Times Star and Mentor and other locals in Shreveport during the week.

Blanchard Mr Blanchard Congress J. M. Lee VS. & PL Railway Company Jolnston Pioneer High Selanl Hina J. M. Porter Culimesneil Tex Parsonage Record Tre Postess Boasior Pariah

Marriage Gicknaes and Draymen Parade Highlights

The following marriage notices appeared Friday and a Draymen Benevolent Association parade drew attention yesterday. Local businesses used the event to advertise items in their lines of trade. Floats featured various decorations with some displays praised for taste, including Buckelew Pleasants Southern Hardware Mack Wollman The Fair Howant and Martin among others.

Draymen's Benevolent Association Melton Buckelew & Pleasants Southern Hardware Company Mack Wollman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hipqey de Byrds Nite, Wenyegen Silas Andrews Estro Old. Hicks, Os Williams V. ¥. Daniels Pines S. J. Coders Shreveport, la Str Allen Iave Peosness Red Danid and Vicinity Mensa Wr. Wimlnsh Doln Murray Foned of Health Charles Sweet Texas Avenue Shreveport Csapuny Texans and Laresi Railway Company Monay Shreveport Mill Elewator Company Mhat Chiewil Chas. Steer People's Party Syd J. A. Tots Jos Schnitt Renesea, Mospay Monsiva Iver Herman Zodiag Henry T. Kieth Keithville Jane Boynton Oliver Wigin Phin Baynton Waren Dow Terron Als Marierage Hoennes Wichard Duen Patience Atoltady Peta Wathage Draymens Pamade Higger Fede Mane, Hi Drs, Martin Tom Rene Pune Wrzniebiows Ceunl Thatcher Ifeoxreay Serr. Sr Eures Everasevil E. Thatcher Hheppepor Presid Keachie Mals Amd Teeachie Aldiver C. W. Tombies Yur Cham Ibeer Guetta Constable Sale Bi Carter Va sFtore Patil Alty Shireweparl Lak Honitilieges Reid Eitaky Daly Baturday W. Kel U. A Wyshington U.S C.a.snow der. Patter Orice Waamnaten
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