The Progress semi weekly page editorial chatter
A fragment from The Progress discusses Christmas reflections and civic politics. It comments on moonlit nights, Herman the magician’s death, and the need for nobles deeds. It critiques Cuba policy, Clevelandism, socialism, and plutocracy while urging sober public thought and patriotism. Colfax Chronicle notes a Methodist revival led by Rev. J. M. Morrill, then humorously ironizes by labeling him a Holiness preacher.
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Colfax Chroncle
J. M. Morrill
Cartersville
Brother Goodwyn
Morrill
Little Olney Talks on Cuban Independence Resolution
The piece presents Secretary of State Olney addressing the Cuban independence resolution in Congress. It notes his role in the cabinet and links to The Progress editorial stance on chivalry and policy. The fragment hints at political debate surrounding Cuba and U.S. actions.
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Cuba
Little Olney
Stuffed Prophets
American Congress
Progress
Olney
Congressional Resolution on Cuba Recognizition Debate
A political argument critiques a Senate House proposal on Cuba recognition. It warns the measure could mislead the public and strain protections for American citizens abroad, stressing that recognition rests with the executive and that such a resolution would be advisory only. The piece cautions against bonds or political leverage favoring elites.
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Congress
Dick Olney
Grover
Republic of
Cuba
Senate
House
MIT experiments test molasses as ore reduction fuel
Professor Hoffman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigates molasses as a reducing fuel for fine ores. Building on De WSC Stubbs data from the Louisiana Planter July 18, 1805, he suggests Colorado smelters might test molasses for precious metals reduction after preliminary results appear satisfactory.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
H. QO. Hoffman
de Wsc
Stubbs
Louisiana
Hoffman
Colorado
Pardoning row sparks Southern outrage over Desforges case
A Baton Rouge newspaper denounces the Board of Pardons for seeking Desforges February release on April first, arguing the ex councilman is a bribe taker and libertine. The piece calls for public shaming of the pardons board and Governor Foster, and condemns politics intruding on virtue.
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Brother McGrath
Desforges
Pardoning Board
Foster
Nobly Spoken Brother Editorial Note in Iberville South
The Iberville South regrets a last week reference to the Biloxi affair’s principal actor. The note urges charity for the dead and sympathy for the bereaved, praising a loving father and husband while urging restraint in judgment.
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the South
Biloxi
South
Iberville South
Schwing
Packing Christmas Gifts With Delicate Custom Wrappings
Practical guidance on wrapping Christmas gifts with care and style. Emphasizes white tissue paper, colored papers, and affordable ribbons. Describes a clever presentation of cups and saucers wrapped in violet and green tissue, with decorative scalloped edges to resemble a violet bouquet. Advocates a generous, reusable ribbon approach and thoughtful card attachment for lasting impression.
Exclusive Horseshoer Promises Foot Care for Horses
An advertisement proclaims the owner as the only exclusive horseshoer in the city. It emphasizes the horse foot as vital to value and offers shoeing services with telephone connection and pick up and delivery from a shop on Texas Street opposite Cooper's Stable.
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Texas Street
Cooper's Stable
Hicks Bros Offer Bargains In Multiple City Properties
See Hicks Bros for bargains on storehouse with plate glass front near five room dwelling and two tenements, a six room house in Allendale with seven plus lots, two houses with eight Edwards street lots, a Spring street residence, a Texas avenue property with 186 feet on the avenue and 208 feet on Murphy, two lots behind Charity Hospital, six Sprague street lots with three houses, and fourteen Rogers subdivision lots near Judge A W Qo Hicks’ home place at 205 Milam.
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Allendale
Edwards Street
Spring Street
Texas Avenue
Murphy St
Avenue
Murphy Street
Charity Hospital
Sprague Street
Lawrence
Rogers
Judge A. W. QO
Hicks
Hicks Bros
Milam
Dar
Prescription price promises from a drug seller
An unclear sales pitch touts future lower prices for all prescriptions, offering discounts on various price points and urging customers to compare elsewhere before bringing prescriptions in. The message promises high quality ingredients and reliable medicines with a guarantee against poor quality.
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Lowney
Opera Touse
Post Office
Texas Street
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