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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1897

Page

14

Local press guests and militia roles highlighted at encampment

The editor meets Mrs Canilla Brezealle and Mrs Addie McGrath Lee from the Natchitoches Enterprise along with Monroe figures J M Lee and May Ice. Attendees include Alma Lee Anna Stubbs and Jane Smith with notes on Ione Smith and H W Ogden. Militia displays draw attention as Captain Kidd and Caddo Rifles receive recognition and sergeant major Swain is promoted.

Canilla Brezealle Natchitoches Enterprise Addie McGrath Lee J. M. Lee Monroe U. S.& PP. Ry. Company Monothone May Ice Carrie Logan Margaret Breard Sadie Hardy Flora Morgan J. C. Hardy Edward Phillips Natchitoches Jane Anna Littl Brick) Smith Arcadia Ione Smith Chautauqua

McEnery praised by New Orleans Democrats at mass meeting

In Donaldsonville the meeting read resolutions thanking Senator Samuel D. McEnery for his U S Senate service and support of Louisiana interests. The document praises his courage and calls for continued, favorable action for the state’s economic welfare, while noting opposition from some Democratic papers. It anticipates tension with sugar interests and trade policy.

Donaldsonville Roberts Landry Louisiana McEnery Sam

Born into struggle of a printer’s rise and public scorn

A man born of woman struggles against critics as he starts a newspaper. He endures hired nurses, a stern schoolmaster, and varied troubles while seeking support from friends. Promises fade when facing prohibitionists, liberals, social expectations, and the pressure to personalize every mention, leading to persistent friction and threats.

Parenas Tom Dick Harry Floyd News

Dangers of tight shoes blamed for fatal lockjaw case

A St Louis molders death linked to very tight shoes. Philip Schreiber, 2444 South Third Street, died at city hospital from lockjaw after wearing ill fitting footwear. Hospital official Otto Sutter warns vanity and corset tightness threaten many, noting dirt in sores can trigger deadly infections.

Philip Schreiber South Third Street St. Louis Lockjaw Otto Sutter Schreiber City Hospital Drutter Finnely

Scottsville Holliness Camp Meeting at Marshall TX

The Scottsville Holliness Camp Meeting will run August 3 to 14 east of Marshall on the Texas and Pacific Railroad. Workers include Brothers A. C. Bane of California E. F. Walker W. B. Godbey and Sister Snell Hall. Reduced railroad rates expected meals furnished reasonably bring quilt and pillow for details contact A. B. WaASKOM, Blocker Texas.

Texas and Pacific Ofarshall Texas A. C. Bane California E. F. Walker W.B. Godbey Snell Hall A. B. Waaskom Blocker Texas

Best whiskey in the city at Maloney's

A. E. Maloney's offers mellow pure and wholesome whiskey, touted as the best in town.

A. E. Maloney

Rail schedule for Shreveport to Camden and beyond

Rail schedule lists passenger and freight trains for Shreveport to Camden and connections. Trains include Passenger No 7 arriving 10 30 a m daily and No 7 departure at 4 50 p m, Freight No 11 arriving 4 40 p m, No 12 departing 6 00 a m, with daily service except Sunday for freight between Shreveport and Camden. Mails close 30 minutes before departure.

Shreveport Camden Vicksburg

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Alma Lee Lida Stubbs H. W. Ogden Captain Kidd Ruston Rifles Sham Battle Ground Swain The Caddo Rifles Col. Stevens W.A Nelson Cheif Harkey C. A. Deering Scottsville Holliness Camp Meeting Railroad Schedule Texas & Pacific Shreveport & Pacific Kanbsas City, Shreveport & Gulf Elas Pacific United States Turner Gen Paser Dallas Tft T. M. Comegys Odting Texas W. Kendall Court Houce
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