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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1894
Page
12
A fragmented 1884 column discusses farmers in North Louisiana planting tobacco forage crops and hogs, labor in politics, and a critique of plutocratic influence. It blends political editorials with temperance lectures, theater notices, and public notices, citing figures like Cleveland and Dawes while calling for honest labor representation and reform.
Frances Haswin of the Silver King Dramatic Company defends J T Patton and the company in a Times of Sunday excerpt. The message emphasizes Christian piety and a pure drama with respect for higher life, noting Patton did not intend to publish the report and appealing to readers for an elevated stage and demeanor.
Fresh oysters advertised by Prank Serwich to inform ladies about an elegant dining hall in connection. The Shreveport packing shed near Fair Grounds Norvery Park slated for November dig and dine. Visitors invited to sample home grown frit and shade trees while addressing local notices to Narsatios P.O. box 473.
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