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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1896

Page

4

A People's Slogan and Political Rhetoric Across Debates

The passage presents a fiery mix of political slogans and endorsements. It argues citizens' strength in righteous causes, extols farmers miners and small business workers as essential to national wealth, and attacks the gold standard. It praising Hon. H. Ogden, highlighting his loyalty to silver and public welfare, and salutes The Progress and Thibodaux Sentinel on their anniversary.

Thibodeaux Sentinel Lafourche Parish Thibodaux Sentinel

Free Silver 16 to 1 Sparks Wide Popular Interest

The note claims free silver at sixteen to one is sweeping the country like a giant broom. It praises Lam for endorsing the policy and expresses intent to favor 16 to 1 in the future, promising satisfaction every time.

Lam Ris Bnay W.B Waaver

Fort Steadman Battle Recalled In Civil War Narrative

A long reminiscence recounts the Fort Steadman assault during the Civil War, highlighting General Gordon and Ruggles, the Confederate charge through the Union line, and Meade and Grant’s subsequent movements toward Petersburg. It notes Lincoln’s reception of Meade and a poignant moment with a German soldier saluting the President. The piece also touches on Minnesota bear reports and cultural notes from Pittsburgh to New York, reflecting a mosaic of historical recollection and miscellaneous regional items.

Mawel Sean Hare Meclethun Psi Pope McDowell Cassfal Ball Ron Trs Burnalde Wrodericks Doenagher Ist Tinton Hooker Cama Chancellorsville Tsod Fort Steadman Jobin B. Gordon Vnden Potter Aeth Caf George Ob Migde United States Pistavy Lineatan Chiy Point Avogen Tiles Waaeters Gran Ardor Tieneral Baelos Teomeral Harihe Tan Soela Rapyrlos Moale Gorton Lincoln Grant Meade Pitersburg Weinmann

A Bootplack's Luck and a Lurid City Scene

A despondent boy in Sistersaits, W Vu, earns two cents shining shoes. He seeks laudanum at a drugstore after a toothache and is followed by Captain Heedy, city marshal, who breaks the bottle. The boy flees to an abandoned oil derrick, then to the station where he is confined. Town crowds flock as he is shined by many and the boy contemplates suicide if wealth fails.

Sistersaits Bret Asi Seo Heedy McClung Keedy Tomrly Fallin Sisters Old Crom Philadphin

Battle Abbey of the South Planned as Confederate Memorial

A New York donor, Harris Ross, offers 100000 to United Confederate Veterans for a Confederate memorial hall. The project, dubbed Battles Abbey, would house a complete Civil War history from the Confederate perspective and a museum. Funds and support hinge on ex-Confederates nationwide contributing, with Houston reunion letters noting the offer. In Chicago, a dry goods estimate projects a 40 million rise in silk dress goods from 2 000 000 women requiring new silk gowns, affecting national markets and economies.

Washington Kresen New York Harris Ross Winchester United Confederate Veterans of Wr Tol Les Battles Abbey Rouss South Fortuna United Confederate Veterans’ Camps Houston John B. Gordon Washington Post Chicago Saveriva Vasa United States Chicago Titmes-Herald

Duke Speaks in Humorous Clip About West Point Feats

A Marlborough interview in New York Weipa recounts the duke joking about his chest and dress while asserting he could pass West Point physicals. The piece notes his whisper and playful challenge as he rises to his full height and maintains a merry tone. An eighty one year old rider named Williaty-Adkinson amuses a crowded Main Street crowd by riding a bicycle, claiming he feels like a bird in flight and will order a wheeler. The Harrodsburg Democrat carries a note of returning thanks from Atchison Globe readers for funeral attendance.

Duke West Point Die of Marlborough New York Williaty- Adkinson Main Street Ike Harrodsburg Democrat

Community News and Local Plans From The Progress

The Progress reports on street sprinkling funding, sparing a few residents from costs, while urging the city to cover the balance. It notes Thrner as a generous figure, Frank Denham securing Market Street building work, and gas lines upgrades along Com toon Street. Also mentions Belt Line stake sale, sanitary efforts, and several local business and personnel updates including Mr T Mexander, Dr and Mrs, and repairs by local tradesmen.

Texas Avenue Thrner Myer Cherphy Frank Denham C.d. Randalls Market Street

No Texas store ownership by Sopuslie A Kahn noted

Fragmentary OCR item mentions a Texas store and proprietors Sopuslie A Kahn with unclear details. No clear event, date, or place established from the readable text.

Texas A. Kahn

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