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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1894
Page
4
A United States judge rules mental anguish is not an element of not ail damage and indemnity can be recovered on that plea. The decision centers on a telegraph company case where a messenger boy faced public scrutiny and strain, clarifying the scope of damages recoverable in such incidents.
A long, garbled dispatch from New Orleans and surrounding areas reports crimes, appointments, and civic events. It mentions police control debates, tax collector settlements, probate notices, a shooting incident nearby, railroad plans affecting Henry Clay’s monument, and local officials facing legal actions in Shreveport and Baton Rouge.
A lengthy instructional piece explains underground cistern construction with brick, mortar, and earth packing to resist internal water pressure, plus timing for freezing protection and exterior plastering. It covers digging method, brick joints, stone cap placement, and how to maintain cleanliness and safety, emphasizing solid backing and proper sealing. It discusses agricultural notes on dairy farming, honey bee queen management, seasonal hay and millet considerations, and humane tips for dog and tablecloth handling.
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