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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
4
A compact issue from The Progress includes editorials on patriotism education and public virtue, remarks on McKinley and Cuban questions, and local political chatter. It references Senator Blanchard, Grover Cleveland, Maceo, and the Alabama clothing bill. Also mentions a new press and types, and notes on religious sermons by Rev. Drake.
A fragment from a newspaper page notes ongoing public concerns including political swindles, Christmas shopping, and a proposed U S steamship line from China to Southern California. It cites local editorials about elections, figures on a convention, and incidents involving Mormon elders in Florida. It also mentions Mayor Waters of Hot Springs and bunco schemes targeting visitors.
Sunday services at Presbyterian and Methodist churches honored Dr. McVey whose last sermon for the Minden flock drew affectionate remarks. The minister, beloved across denominations, may return next year if the bishop approves. The report also notes Ife's travel to a Rus t conference and odds surrounding Mr. Foster's Caddo levee board appointment.
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