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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
5
A fragmented social column blends wedding notes, local events, and political commentary. It mentions Miss Liv ia Seay and Mr. Logan’s wedding, church activities, a late 1800s library drive, Hypatia circle plans, and political digressions touching on candidates, platforms, and socialism.
A fragmented narrative recalls figures linked to a tense street scene with names like Andy Maloney and Commodore Pomiegross Soonrhi, amid a broader sweep of political intrigue, crime mentions, and a chaotic procession of people. The piece threads through claims of corruption, trials, and public notices, ending with a political aside on Populist critics of Governor Porter and gold standards.
A chaotic column mixed with political taunts and local advertisements. It attacks the Populists and Cleveland era figures, mentions subscriptions and a faux “gold bag” at a political ticket, references Hardy Brown and Booth, touts bicycle sales and repairs, and includes stray business pitches from Brewer Larnger and others.
An ad styled as a public notice invites Shreveport residents to Market Street lunch parlors run by Frank Lerwich as a hub for fine fish and oysters. It touts cheerful civic values and urges readers to join in supporting better government and remunerative wages.
A chaotic page of scribbles and names outlines the Murrietats Ward race with references to candidates like Vir Vieiped and Louisnena, plus notices of upcoming events, selling days, and shifts in positions. The fragmentary OCR hints at local voting activity and council interest, with plans for meetings and public notices.
Readable fragments show a rural fair or market listing diverse goods and prices. Items include coffee and tea, sugar, wool, and hardware with varied per unit prices, barrels, and sacks. Mentions of fair days, location hints, and several vendor names appear in scattered form.
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