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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1898

Page

4

Milian Biyeel Sale Notice Between Market and Spring Streets

Auction or sale listing taken from a local parish partners alliance notice referencing price terms and durations including one year, six months, and three months with cents amounts, showing a damaged OCR fragment of a public sale or notice.

Milian Biyeel Mareket Spring Streets Owial Journal Codito Parish Parners Alliance

Candidate Declarations For Railroad Commissioner Race

A fragmented political notice announces individuals including Andesaw Cullgl as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the district. It notes submission to party actions and endorsements by the Progress and Democratic party prompts.

Progress IT. W. Ownes South Congress Democratic Party Rose of Won Andesaw Railrow

Shreveport City Council Candidates Announced

The Progress announces several candidates under the new charter for City Council positions in Shreveport. Sam Benjamin, Ernest Bernstein, L O Ramagosa, and L Allen are listed as candidates for City Councilman at large or for the city, as authorized by the newspaper.

Sam Benjamin Cit Shreveport Ernest R. Bernstein J. D. Lex City of L. O. Ramagosa L. Allen

Sutherland Rows Stronger as Primary Dig Advances

As the dig for the congressional primary gathers pace, Sutherland grows firmer in position. Local analysts note increased activity and support for Sutherland amid ongoing campaigning and community responses.

Sutherlin

Whittsses Guarding Sutherlin in Coperess Defense

In Sutherlin and Coperess, the defense relies on consistent coverage to secure the line. Whittses ensure a steadfast presence, preventing breaches and maintaining resilience against opponents.

Authorities Tackle Cocaine Trafficking in Shreveport

Law enforcement in Shreveport intensifies operations against cocaine trafficking with raids, arrests, and ongoing investigations. Officials cite coordinated city and parish efforts, increased patrols, and interagency collaboration to disrupt networks and protect residents. Further action includes surveillance, warrants, and public safety advisories.

Fragmentary Thought Reflects on Mourning and Division

A fragment expresses belief that the world is not entirely dead and notes that some people differ from us in attitude or opinion, suggesting a sense of lingering connection amid division.

Question on Debate Tone Sparks Naming of Manly Admitter

A terse exchange centers on discussing a question with someone willing to admit error. The remark hints at a test of candor and masculine emphasis in argument. The piece reflects a conversational culture valuing straightforwardness and accountability in dialogue.

Sutherlin Nominated as Congress Candidate in Fourth District

The fourth district favors FE Sutherlin to represent them in Congress, praising his qualifications and ability to rally for local interests. Supporters urge voters to back Sutherlin as a candidate the people will be proud of.

Fourth District Congress

Sutherlin Seen as Preferred Candidate for Congress

The message urges voters to support Sutherlin in the first primary, calling for a strong turnout and a handsome majority. It frames him as the people’s choice and emphasizes patriotic duty and decisive victory.

Sutherlin Congress

Dont you believe it neighbors in the Ly e community

A fragmented local remark questions authority over spiritual condition within the Ly e community. It challenges a single individual as the authorized custodian of others beliefs. The terse line reflects neighborly skepticism about leadership and inclusivity.

Lye

Caged Lion Figurines Ego in Roar Of Fearful Demonstration

A fragment describes a lion caged and toothless roaring as if feared by surrounding crowds. It notes similar folly in men who display egotism and imagine others tremble at their display.

Canvass for Railroad Commissioner Draws Little Enthusiasm

The race remains unsettled as Thomas Currie and Foster are viewed as equally qualified for the Railroad Commissioner post. Voters show little enthusiasm and no clear frontrunner emerges.

Thomas Currie Foster

Pities the preacher who sins daily and faces an intelligent crowd

The Progressive notes a preacher of any denomination who admits daily sinning belongs not in the pulpit but at the mourner's bench, arguing such candor challenges established religious authority and tests audience reception.

Election Enthusiasm Fails Amid Monotony Call

The canvass for Railroad Commissioner Congress and City Council failed to arouse enthusiasm. The yellow fever sensation proved a flat failure, prompting calls to relieve the monotony with action or new interest.

Congress

Sensational Journals Feud Over Shreveport Quarantine Costs

A citizen criticizes sensational journals for inflaming anti journalism tensions that cost Shreveport about 10000 dollars directly and impose further indirect costs through a harsh quarantine implemented last year.

Sutherlin Urges Immediate Nomination on First Ballot

The district press backs Sutherlin for Congress urging voters to trust newspapers and citizens as they lead the campaign. They claim supporters have fought battles and guided the past, demanding no second primary and a first ballot nomination for Judge Sutherlin.

Sutherlin Congress

War With Cuba Costs U S Over A Million A Day

The Banner Democrat notes the ongoing Cuba war is draining U S funds at more than a million dollars daily and warns the burden may continue longer than expected.

Cuba United States Banner-Democrat

Fray the expense thereaf will he continued

The fragmentary text hints at ongoing cost burdens and potential government action. It references administration and national treasury concerns, implying finances and policy shifts, but the readable content is highly incomplete and unclear.

Tithe BR Reheat and City Health Alarm In Sickness Wave

Fragmentary text reports fear of epidemics spreading widely. Mentions sensational headlines and public concern about sickness and disease. details unclear.

Is This Just a Baton Rouge Truth

A fragmented text references Baton Rouge, Louisiana figures and a Cuba mission. It hints at a controversial regimen and a deemed Moro role without clear context. The piece reads like a jíumbled political or wartime note with unclear attribution and missing details.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Cuba

Respectable Critics Attack Salvation Army Work

A letter denounces critics who claim the Salvation Army work is not respectable. The author praises Jesus Christ and General Booth, defending the Army’s dignity and calling for readers to investigate and note the faults of careless detractors. The piece argues against snobbery and urges support for the movement.

Salvation Area Jesus Christ Shreveport Salvation Army Booth Salyuation Army

Cotton Belt Route to Sell Round-Trip Tickets at One-Third Fares

The Cotton Belt Route offers round-trip tickets to Chicago at one-third fare. Sales run Sept 10 to Sept 24 and Nov 2 to Nov 4 with return limits Sept 24 and Nov 2. Tickets available on certificates under the Merchants and Travel Association event.

Amertine Chica

Judge Sutherlin Fans Disappointed by Illness

The many friends admirers and supporters of Judge Sutherlin who went out to the take rounds Thursday were bitterly disappointed to learn that he was sick at his home Mansfield and could not come.

Wenaks and Walters Guarantee Satisfaction on Groceries

Wenaks and Walters offer grocery shopping with a promise of perfect satisfaction. Customers are assured quality items and reliable service from the local grocers identified by the merchants.

Wenaks & Walters

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