11 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1893
Page
1
A fragment from a historical weekly outlines moral tales, social and domestic economy, sermons by Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr and writings by Robert Graves. It highlights general state news, fashion notes, agricultural items, cotton and market reports, society notices, and female-centered society happenings.
The piece surveys Washington inaugural balls from Lincoln to Harrison, detailing crowd sizes and costs. It notes ticket prices, supper, carriages, gowns, and the scientific management of cloak rooms and coats. It recounts notorious ball mishaps and highlights political figures attending, including presidents and guests, with a reflection on public spectacle and fundraising.
A jumbled OCR fragment references figures like Lincoln, a paper vending machine, and a busier past scene. It mentions a Wis organized display, a newsboy system, and a veteran officer’s dismissal for drunkenness, with Lincoln’s empathetic response noted in brief anecdote.
A fragment notes concern about competence and responsibility in roles where lives depend on steady nerves and clear judgment. It argues that intoxication makes a person unfit for trusted positions and warns against placing drinkers in such posts, stressing public safety.
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