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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
4
Excerpts from the Chicago remarks of William Jennings Bryan highlight his campaign themes including tariff reform and distrust of trusts. The speaker emphasizes farmers and workers, calls for monetary reform, and criticizes opposing political forces.
Speech extols individual worth across occupations, equates wage workers with business people, and argues the gold standard harms society. It condemns attacks on farms and cities while urging firm defense of liberty and humanity against the standard. The fragment ends with the phrase UfOS 4 and a call to resist crucifixion of mankind.
Washington dispatch notes wide public hunger for money issue details as silver debates intensify. Discussants include politicians, editors, patrons, and even hootblacks asking about free coinage at 16 to 1. Turner and Mercer voice contrasting views on fusion and southern votes. Marston touted for Fourth District Congress as a pro‑bimetallist Democrat.
A wagon and wood slid down an eight foot Lake street embankment after the lines to a team broke. The wagon overturned in a tumble but no one was injured and the wagon and gear remained intact.
Alexander De Mas and Francis M Brust warn New York readers that British efforts to promote international bi metallism threaten U S sovereignty and silver policy. They denounce a London league, cite mint law changes, critique Professor Walker, and urge district press circulation to counter the drive ahead of the 1896 elections.
A political tono shifts to commerce as a speaker touts a broad stock of ready made clothing and dry goods. The speaker pledges to offer better bargains than any rival in nations household furnishings and dresses. The message blends public service rhetoric with a sales pitch for men and boys apparel.
A distressed speaker offers half their store in a hurried, uneasy appeal to visit while praising supporters of Mayor McKellar in a controversial project. The text mixes demand to see them with vague references to a Texas related issue and disjointed phrases.
Citizens celebrate the start of street paving as a long awaited improvement for travel and commerce. The move reflects a dream of the progressive community to modernize thoroughfares and boost local vitality.
A notice states it is our special mission to inform the public where these necessities can be procured, covering furnishings, wearing apparel, and general goods. The message emphasizes guiding consumers to locate suppliers and outlets offering such items.
The text portrays local politics with Jordan and Booth endorsing improvements led by street commissioner Wise. Wise reports 23 new crossings, 16 repairs, 13 new culverts, two bridges, and other works. The piece frames a populist platform urging American principles against foreign influence and stressing meat and bread issues in a national struggle.
The text praises Frew Silver as dominating trends with 16 to 1 odds described as magical. It notes ongoing activity with roofs and a desire to paint future 16s, asserting satisfaction guaranteed. Endorses Ripans Tabules as indigestion cure.
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