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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1893
Page
2
A fragmented editorial voice argues the nation must pursue silver and honest governance over party expediency. It touts Walter Q. Gresham as a model statesman and warns against risking national ruin for political gain, urging steadfast public service.
A newspaper column portrays Mr. Cleveland as hostile to silver coinage, arguing his stated positions diverge from Democratic calls for free and unlimited coinage. It warns if his utterances persist he may be seen as a dictator rather than a statesman and questions alignment with party platform.
A collage from a 19th century issue features abolitionist rhetoric, farm tips, and local opinions. It rails at temperance and political corruption, praises farmers while critiquing plows, and notes reforms and lectures on child welfare. It mentions Rev Alfrel Oy Lay and a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children branch in an opera house event. Local opinions on judges, politics, and land prospects appear alongside short farm remedies and household guidance.
The Sun fashion writer notes a shift from empire gowns to Victorian robes for day and evening wear, highlighting balloon sleeves, fitted waists, and flowing skirts. It traces fabrics from crinoline and silks to sheer sheens, Florentine patterns, and opal-like finishes, with references to John Josephine era influences and revived old materials.
A sheet of finely perforated zinc substituted for an upper glass pane acts as an effective ventilator in a bedroom window. It moderates drafts when the window is opened or closed, improving comfort with simple, low cost material.
The article describes stationery in pale lilac with darker address, light and dark greens, and white lettering. It praises white Trish linen with silver or gold address, unyuactuated letters becoming fashionable, and caps with black grenadines and tissues. It notes fabrics like caprice of fashion and light silks, highlighting how combinations enhance patterns.
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