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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1896

Page

5

Rain Brings Welcome Relief to Parched Community

The article recalls a long drought ending with scattered rain that revived homes, gardens, and trees, offering hope as residents discuss renewed growth and the pleasure of a greener outdoors. It notes social events at homes of Mrs. Sam Benjamin, Mrs. Ingles, and others, including gatherings for young people, birthdays, dancing, and refreshments. It lists visits by Miss Lucille Foster, Miss Elsie McGivaren, and Mrs. Parker’s return, and mentions figures and places like Galveston, Marshall, and Baton Rouge as part of the local social scene.

Food of Man Juave Sam Benjamin Hosti Luvy Galveston Literary Aid

Washington Talk on Party Plans in Presidential Campaign

Washington talk centers on fault finding within Democratic Republican and Populist campaigns. Leaders Jones Hanna and Butler face internal criticism while Republicans press ahead from Washington. Bryan’s acceptance speech in New York is seen as triggering campaign activity. Gold Democrats drift, with Whitney’s New York forecast dampening ideas of a gold ticket though belief remains that one could form.

Washington Loth Seanator Jones Democratic National Committee Mark Haena Republican Committee Senator Butler Poplist Jones St. Jobh Democratic Committee New York Hanna Bryan New York City Indianapolis Whitney McKinley New York By 200,000 Majority. ‘They Know Mr. Whitney

Political alignments in the 1896 election drift

The passage discusses party splits over silver and gold policies. It notes Secretary Carlisle’s uncertain stance, his potential to bolt the party like Lindsey, and hints at Cleveland’s influence and possible presidential politics shaping bloc loyalties and votes for Bryan or McKinley.

Mehkinley Gould Bryan Carlisle Cleveland Kta Carlie Lindsey Kentuck Cleveland Agiavery Cabinel Saath

Politicians react to Cleveland platform weather tale

The piece notes President Cleveland and convention sentiment about the platform and administration. It mentions politicians’ cautious stance, aside from a notable exception, and remarks on the hot Washington weather driving some to seek cooler shores or mountains for relief.

Aione Friends Washington Mounstein Desort

Money Question reading list special offer catalog

A fragmented advertisement lists a set of financial and economic books with prices and titles by various authors. It promotes postpaid shipping from The National Bimetallist and offers club specials including bundles and a one year subscription deal, with orders to Monroe Street Chicago.

King Thos. H. Proctor James B. Goode Gordon Clark Ebenezer Wakeley Neil W. Carothers Henry Bell The Little Statesman K. L. Armstrong H. E. Taubeneck People's Party National Committee J. Sterling Morton Stern Edward Bimetallic Association Philadelphia A. J. Warner Credi Albert Griffin James Joe W. Wilson Union Tieso Monroe Street Chicago

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