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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1892
Page
8
A candidate named Lawton C Blanchard runs for reelection in the Fourth District. The entry notes a party endorsement and campaign movement under Democratic party guidelines, with local political context implied.
In a plea to voters of Caddo parish the author urges rejecting dram shop politicians and selecting men of moral standing to serve on the executive committee. The piece argues good government cannot come from barrooms and urges the parish to halt the influence of tippling shops and drink-sodden candidates.
A regional paper rails at a rival faction, accusing pressure to muzzle its voice and defy district leaders while urging moral courage. It cites crop conditions and weather impacts, then shifts to religious and social commentary, noting African Christian growth and trek farming as a hopeful path for transitions from cotton. The column ends with regional weather and migratory farming pleas.
The Algiers side riverfront saw a monster land slide that wrecked the Canal street ferry landing and demolished the Lion of the New Orleans depot. Fragments mention President Harrison proclaiming October 21 1892 as a general holiday and notes on crops and a river bridge project.
The piece recalls a lover's memory as time alters the world yet preserves the bond. It speaks of eyes true and sweet hearts dutiful and voices thrilling. Amid shine and shadow she walks with me and talks with me, linking past and present through enduring devotion. The speaker awaits reunion with a wife in heaven or on earth.
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