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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1895
Page
13
A jumbled excerpt recounts testimony and trials involving a mayor and political figures, with discussions of currency reform, legislative maneuvers, and local crime reports. The text references Congress adjournment for Christmas, debates on the gold standard, and various regional notices, wrapped in a fragmented trustful voice.
A Vermillion Star excerpt discusses farmer unrest and labor conditions, arguing the government and bankers exploit workers and the need for farmer unity. It critiques the three day grace period, banker influence, and calls for action to pressure government accountability. The piece assigns blame to capital and industry while urging organized resistance and reform.
A wartime tone editorial urges Monroe to ban liquor, credits the anti liquor movement with a booming economy and factory growth, and calls on Shreveport to join the crusade led by local women. It champions temperance, condemns the liquor trade, and argues for political and social reform nationwide. It also includes letters about poultry pests and voter integrity.
A Boston Journal analysis outlines a system using water power to generate electric current for smelting iron ore. Proponents claim 2,000 horsepower near coal mines could power furnaces, cutting fuel by up to 50 percent and enabling near total ore conversion. Southern plants already test similar setups, with economics improving where water power is available.
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