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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
J Bryan argues in defense of liberty and humanity, saying individuals are the real building blocks of society. He equates workers and merchants to business people, praises common citizens, and condemns gold standard rhetoric as harmful to mankind.
The Progress critiques Colonel Ward's chosen campaign committee in Caddo parish, condemning selections as political theater. It questions ties to Blanchard and Boster and urges Ward to abandon Jimmyism, predicting a repudiation by Democrats and urging leadership change. The piece notes the Louisiana Press Association dates and a Denver excursion, and cites Bryan's refusal to debate McKinley ally Cochran.
The Progress plans a city wide church and Sunday school directory for white and colored congregations. It requests pastors or informed members to submit names locations service hours Sabbath school superintendents societies and branches for precise listing.
A roughly one year old Jersey heifer is offered for sale for $20 cash. The animal is not registered but may be eligible for registration. Contact C. D. Hicks in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
The Progress critiques Governor Poster and the school board seating decision. It argues loyalty to public schools by Ma Shepherd, questions political influence on appointments, and warns of rising public resentment against the bosses who urge subservience to political motives.
Letter from Ben Holzman praises a sacrifice sale in New York offering new designs at very low prices on men and boys clothing boots shoes hats dress goods and household items. Mentions Bryan rally popularity and Republican party trend plus Governor Foster in Fifth District race.
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