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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

10

Lessons on Christ and the Church in Peloubet notes

The Sunday School lesson outlines the birth of Christ as the seed of the church and tracks early growth, key events, and figures. It highlights Pentecost, Stephen, Paul’s conversion and missions, the Jerusalem conference, and the spread to Greece and home, underscoring love, divine indwelling, and mission impact.

Christ Jesus Jerusalem Stephen Samaria Paul Antioch Greece

Optional Lesson on God’s Love and Gift of Jesus

A brief study notes the central theme of love in John 4 9 16. It explains that God loved the world and sent His Son so believers may have eternal life. The introduction frames love as the key word for the lesson and invites reflection on its meaning.

Peloubet John

Cannibal Tribe Legend Among Caddos in Oklahoma

Among the Caddos and other Oklahoma tribes, a tradition tells of a cannibal Indian tribe. Other tribes, angered by their diet, joined forces and trapped the Cannibal village. At a chosen moment, every member was slain, even infants spared not. Since then, no cannibal Indians have been heard of.

Oklahoma

Disappearing Birds Ravage Florida Rookeries

Florida rookeries of plumed birds are nearly deserted as birds flee disturbed breeding sites. Many species face near extinction including the white egret, with disturbed colonies driving them from old nesting grounds.

Florida Chigago Chronicle

A Husband's Plea From the Heart for a Gift

A light verse vignette from the Chicago Record and Detroit Free Press contrasts a husband asking for a small token from his wife with festive wishes. Misquoted holiday banter and a Santa image appear alongside brief jokes about mistletoe and a bow-legged Santa.

Chicago Record Miss Elderly Detroit Free Press Tommy Santa Claus Papa Chicago News

Youth Voices on Future and Gifts from the Minister’s Desk

A clipped quote from the N Y World urging against passing out passers for Christmas and a matin note from Hey J M Avison of St Fraul Minn addressing young people to shape the future with responsibility. The brief item reflects era tone and regional names.

Hey J. M. Avison Methodist St. Fraul Minn

The Tempter and Missing Mistletoe

In a brief exchange, George notes the mistletoe is absent from its usual spot while Thess explains their father could not weave it this year. Thess reveals she wears the ribbon formerly tied with the mistletoe in her hair, signaling a changed holiday ritual.

George Papa

Christmas Mart Purchases Bid by Jolly Lass

A cheerful verse notes a lass heading to the Christmas mart to buy festive greens. She plans a quarter's worth of shining holly and four dollars’ worth of mistletoe, details reflecting holiday shopping.

New Goods Arrive From Latest Styles Not On Sale

Out of Date like this calendar are some bargains set to close out old stocks. Not so with us. Our goods have just arrived are of the latest styles and strictly quality.

Up to Date Bargain Sale Prices on Everyday Goods

A local advertises wide discounts across a mountain of items. Needles, pins, pencils, envelopes, soaps, silk, spools, gloves, corsets, caps, lace curtains, scrim, blankets, comforters, oilcloth, shirts, underwear and more all listed with regular and bargain prices. No rebate required for railroad fare.

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