The Industrialist Welcomes Austen Journal Visit
The Industrialist The Progress received a visit from The Industrialist of Austen. It is a monthly journal from Industrial Institute with staff listing including Miss P B Sherwood as editor in chief and several associate editors and business managers. The sixteen page volume No 2 offers excellent reading matter and a subscription price of 25 cents per year.
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Austen
Industrial Institute
P. B. Sherwood
Hypatian
C. W. Mullin
Lomax
P. B. Price
Brutal Punishment Alleged After Escape Attempt
An evening paper cites a claim that a young man, during an escape from parish prison, broke his ankle and, after recapture, endured prodding and beating while forced to walk on the injury with sand in both hands. The Worker notes the alleged brutality and questions accountability of local officials in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Condolence for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Miller’s Death
The Progress extends condolence to Mr and Mrs John M Stacy in the loss of their mother Mrs Mary Elizabeth Miller who died at Curtis on Wednesday in the 61st year of age An earnest Christian called to her long home with faith in Christ May her son and daughter meet her in the Better Land.
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John M. Stacy
Mary Elizabeth Miller
Curtis
Christ
Give Him the Honor Due
A fragment notes a personal friend urging credit for Mr a M Foster for declining a delegate nomination to the Constitutional Convention. The item suggests a prosaic claim of patriotism and selflessness, praising the restraint shown by Foster amid political process.
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A. M. Foster
Answered Prayer in Mission Cures Fear of Yellow Fever
Hundreds prayed daily as yellow fever lingered nearby. Despite several cases within a block and the mission being packed nightly with visitors from across the city, there has been no sickness inside the walls. Praise the Lord for His goodness and gratitude fills the message.
Cotton Belt Route Holiday Round Trip Fare Sale
The Cotton Belt Route announces a special holiday sale offering one fare for round trips between points on their line within 200 miles of the selling station. Dates of sale are December 24th 25th 31st and January 1st with return limit January 4 1898.
Ten Years in One Place at the Old Stand
Frank Berwich the enterer remains at the same spot feeding the hungry and making life a pleasure after ten years of service at the old stand.
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Frank Berwich
Ladies Dining Parlor Open At All Times For Diners
Frank will serve you with any thing to eat your appetite may call or The Ladies Dining Parlor is open at all times for patrons seeking meals.
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Frank
Cotton Street
Texas Avenue
Look at Your Roof from Weaver the Painter
Notice from W. 5B. Weaver, roof painter at 619 Butler Street, offering to inspect roofs before leaving. He promises to fix leaks to keep places dry and comfortable.
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Weaver
Butler Street
Roof Painting and Jewelry Repair Offers in Shreveport
Leaky roofs or painting needed call Shreveport Roof Painting at 501 Crockett Street and get a paint that won’t taste in the cistern. Watches, clocks and jewelry repaired with warranty. Wan del the jeweler offers reduced prices for sixty days to introduce his work, at 522 Market Street.
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Shreveport
Crockett Street
Wandel
Market Street
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John W. Taber
WIE Insurance
Remington Type Writers
Louisian Street
Union Depot
W. A. Kelly
JazSale
Kentucky Belle Whisky
Sirezayvimes Pawhor
M. Lewin
Jowan H. Jackson
Commerce St
Col. Crockett St
Vicksburg
St. Louis
Galveston
Houston
A. Lark, JR
Milam Street
the Duhn & Alford, P
Texas
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