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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
7
A noisy London Madrid Washington dispatch roundups note Spanish actions in the Caribbean and the Philippines, weather extremes across Texas and the plains, naval movements toward Havana, and political developments in Mexico. Reports mention investigations, trials, honors for Francis Joseph’s anniversary, and sanctions shaping US Spain relations.
A poetic barrage mocks the Spanish Frigate emblem as a symbol of vain boasting. It condemns leaders who boast of battles won yet reveal a flag stained yellow in the heat of combat.
A light Chicago Record quip notes Cousin Julia canceled her trip abroad after discovering her passport labeled her as having a large mouth. The item plays on wordplay within a travel tale.
Description of an improved mucilage bottle featuring four water compartments around the mucilage holder, a wick to perforated collars near the neck, and an absorbent fill to keep the neck interior moist and prevent drying. Also describes a soldering iron with a handle reservoir for fuel oil, fed through a pipe to a burner inside the head to heat the tip.
Maldane McFall to debut a West Indian zouave novel with negro leads. Andrew Lang to author a Monograph on Prince Charlie and a Scotland history upcoming this season. Tolstoi turns 70 with a proposed international articles collection. Dr Smiles recalls Self-Help success after initial rejection and wide translation. Rudyard Kipling to publish The Day's Work featuring The Ship That Found Herself and other stories.
The ad touts Cascarets as a blood cleansing beauty aid promising clear skin and removal of blemishes. It also promotes Lyon & Co’s Pick Leaf tobacco and Dr Kline’s Nerve Restorer with testimonials of quick cures and free trial offers.
A fragmentary exchange praises heroic traits in marriage and mocks a bold suitor. A ten day shipboard fire rescue tale unfolds with crew battling flames, followed by a dubious medical promotion touting patent remedies amid garbled text and misprints.
A terse reflection on romantic betrayal, noting that no vengeance endures like the recall of a lover's hurt. The line suggests enduring emotional retaliation through memory and impact rather than actions.
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