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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary notice shows D. Hicks published by Baliter CoD at 206 Milam Street between Market and Spring. It lists subscription terms one year six months three months and mentions an official journal bound to Caddo Paris Alliance.
The Progress presents L Foster and Hon. Andrew Currie as candidates for Railroad Commissioner from this district subject to the Democratic party. Also notes a personal declaration of candidacy from another supporter seeking the same office within the district, contingent on Democratic action.
Judge Sutherlin conducts a canvass winning new allies as opponents mount pressure. The opposition fears defeat as he appears among the people in social and public settings, drawing sincere regard from supporters.
Echoes from The Morehouse Clarion and The Progress argue Judge E W Sutherlin will win the Louisiana fourth district congressional race. Editorials tout his humanity and ability, while noting overwhelming conventional support and backing from the Constitutional Convention. The piece mentions Brazeale as a personal preference but credits Sutherlin with inevitable victory.
Weaks and Walters are praised as the most satisfactory grocers in the city. The ad encourages readers to try them and see the quality and service firsthand.
Prices reduced. The first ten to apply receive special rates including three months day term at 20, three months night school at 15, arithmetic and penmanship at 7.50 with intro offer in short hand and type writing. Orrin Dickson note. Rev Barnette Wright visits Kentucky parents for about three weeks with preaching in his absence. Dr LaPrade will preach tomorrow night.
An artist and Mr Dr R Lyon now lead The Progress Job Department. This ensures the office in the state will turn out neater work on shorter notices. The piece questions whether reunification is possible given President's discrimination against the South in military affairs. It mentions a peace commission and cites Richard Olney as a potential member.
FOR SALE. U S LAND Warrant for 160 acres issued by the United States government. bounty claim valid in any state or territory. Also one paid-up share in Citizens Cooperative Telephone Association of Shreveport yielding 8 percent annual dividend. willing to sell below par to C D Ticks. SYNSON'S SPRINGS health resort now open. Mr and Mrs Chas J Randall of Shreveport in possession. terms and address to Mr Randall or Marshall Texas.
Advertises special noucements for April and May inviting readers to spend those months at Hynson's Springs. Urges contacting C J Randall at Shreveport or Marshall Texas for terms.
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