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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1898

Page

27

Pusolibeat Shreveport Local Notice and Subscriptions

The notice lists J D Aicks Abbott in Shreveport as second class mail matter with subscription prices: one year one dollar six months sixty cents. thirty-five cents for weekly journal. It mentions Caddo Parish Farmers Alliance and a February 26 date with editorial reflections on polite individuality and the power of well chosen words.

J .D. Aicks Abbott Pus.olibeat Shreveport Milam Street Peiil Caddo Parish

Sunday as a boon to mind body and spirit

The fragment notes Sunday offering religious recreation and a boon to the mind body and spirit, highlighting its value beyond worship. It conveys a positive view of Sunday as a restorative day for individuals.

Memorial services for Frances E. Willard discussed

Questions arise about memorial services to honor Frances E. Willard. The note suggests delaying judgment and urges careful consideration before reaching a conclusion.

Frances E. Willard

Local Paper Hails Last Saturday Issue Praise

The Progress reports broad acclaim for its recent Saturday edition with readers praising the Maine disaster coverage. Community reactions highlight the issue's thorough reporting and timely presentation amid ongoing concerns.

Maine

Assumption Pioneer Calls for War with Spain

A provocative stance urges distant fighting using new methods and single tools, reflecting a heated debate on wartime strategy and potential engagements with Spain. The piece signals rising tensions and calls for aggressive postures in foreign policy discussions.

Assumption Spain Priend

Endurance of Suffering Despite Atheist Belief Noted

Fragmentary historic note praises fortitude in enduring pain and disappointment, claiming that even those without belief cope with affliction with unusual philosophical steadiness. The text hints at religious doubt and human resilience amid hardship.

Man in street ponders letter as wife urges hurry downtown

A man stands by a street comer with a pensive expression trying to recall what he did with a letter from his wife. His distracted mood contrasts with her emphatic urging to hurry down to town this morning.

Plain English Alternatives in Foreign Policy Tone

The author argues against using the word anent in newspapers and suggests adopting plain United States language. The text notes Spain had a moral right to inspect the hull of the mains while U S authorities did likewise, reflecting on language choice in official reporting.

United States Spain

Baton Rouge Appeals for State Takeover of City Autonomy

In a public stance Baton Rouge seeks state intervention to assume control over municipal autonomy, a move critics say undercuts local governance while supporters argue for centralized efficiency and order. The debate centers on the balance between local prerogatives and state oversight as officials push for decisive action.

Baton Rouge

Substitute County for Parish Sparks Public Debate

Vocal voices urge the State to replace parish with county in its domain. A proposal argues no man should stay in the country beyond one year without citizenship, backed by sound doctrine.

County Parish

Senator Barret Aims to Ban Ad Libitum Theater License

The Progress predicts that at the next meeting of the General Assembly of this State Senator Barret of Caddo will introduce a bill to prohibit the ad libitum license practiced by men and boys going out between acts at theaters and operas.

Barret Caddo the Indies

Capital City Autonomy Debate Edges Toward State Control

Baton Bowze citizens debate whether the capital should come under state control, with advocates of autonomy facing strongest opposition amid ridicule of Populist ideas about government ownership of telegraph and railroads.

Objection to Bryan Speech at Constitutional Convention

The gold bug newspapers object to inviting Hon. W. J. Bryan to address the Constitutional Convention on the Science of Government. The Baton Rouge Advocate is accused of flattery and concealing real objections while praising Bryan and the Convention.

W. J. Bryan Baton Rouge Bryan Chevis

Where Are Others

Louisiana Appeal linked Ald ers Pratt and Kerr as same two plows frauds who faced rotten egging at Ruston, The Progress reported. The note implies ongoing controversy involving local figures and accusations of fraud within a reformist movement.

Louisiana Alders Pratt Kerr The Progress Ruston

Gentlemen defend Kerr and Pratt amid Shreveport insults

The editor records that Kerr and Pratt were spared as their laborers faced indignities at Ruston. The passage notes that while workers endured abuse, Kerr and Pratt were treated leniently by Shreveport’s supposedly tolerant citizens. The Progress questions Kerr and Pratt’s piety but offers consolation that others share the fate.

Ruston Kerr Pratt Shreveport

Bernard Voice Endorses Theatre Intermissions Reform

The Bernard Voice and St Bernard Parish editor Mr W F Roy praise the Progress article opposing intermissions between acts as a nuisance. They support Representative Dudenheffer in passing and enforcing a high hat bill noted as wise and just. The piece urges ongoing reform by ninth ward leaders to abolish this theatrical nuisance.

St Bernard Voice St Bernard Parish W.F. Roy Dudenheffer Hicks Ninth Ward Dubenheffer

Cotton Belt Route Ticket Sale for Memphis Trip

The Cotton Belt Route announces sale of on sale round trip certificates to Memphis due to the Southern Lumber Manufacturers' Association meeting in Memphis on February 15 and 16. Tickets priced at one and one third fare. Sale dates February 14 15 and 16 with return limit February 19.

Southern Lumber Memphis

Store House Pur Went Occupied by Woodfin Furniture

Elegant brick store house No 207 Texas Street now occupied by Woodfin Furniture Company Possession given February 1st Apply to FL R org Delicia Are You Going to New Orleans Best One is via the Queen Crescent route and Meridian Miss Bates is at low by this line reality other Passengers make connections at Meridian and arrive in New Orleans at 8 30 a m

Texas Street Woodfin Furniture Company FL R. Org Delicia Queen & Crescent Metidan Miss. Bates Meridia New Orleanes

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Suenyerorr Say T Bernard New Orleans A. V. Swatty Louisian Street Union Denot W. A. Kelly Fio Tietor Sam Cooper Alex Watson John W. Taber Remington Type Writers John W. Taser T. J. Seaton Fannin Street John Busch Dataanufacturer Milam Texas
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