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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
12
The fragment notes a weekly publication named The Progress printed by Hicks Bros GD webs with odd wording and repetition. The readable lines reference recurring publication days Thursday and Sunday and a publisher. Further details are unreadable.
Excerpts from Hon W J Bryan in Chicago argue that humble citizens prevail in righteous causes. He emphasizes principles over people, defines labor and professions, notes farmers and traders contribute to trade, and critiques protection and gold standard impacts on cities and standards of living.
The Louisiana political scene features Colonel Ward’s campaign committee drawing mixed support and criticism. Editors deride the lineup as an attempt to place party control over local leadership, noting names like T. C. Barret and W. F. Flournoy, and quipping about attendance and influence at campaign events. The piece also covers Louisiana Press Association dates and a separate note on a proposed debate with Bourke Cochran.
The Progress requests pastors or others familiar with church work to submit names, locations, service hours, Sabbath school superintendents, and branch societies for both white and colored congregations. The aim is to publish a clear directory of churches and activities in the city.
A about a year old Jersey heifer unregistered but eligible for registration is offered for 20 dollars cash. Located at D Hicks in Shreveport Louisiana. Bipana Tabules cures dizziness.
The piece argues the new board is a political instrument undermining children’s interests and criticizes Governor Poster’s appointees. It claims the parish faces a corrupt power game, with tensions between factions and calls for public accountability and reform despite blaming no single individual entirely.
A mixed column from a Louisiana newspaper page includes a local letter from Ben Holzman praising bargain sales of military goods and clothing, a note that Bryan’s rising popularity may hinder travel, and comments on a white Republican party movement in the state. It also mentions Governor Foster entering the East District race and a Rev. LaPrade quote about political pride.
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