Trains Schedules and Holiday Remembrances in The Progress
The Progress reports Shreveport train arrivals and departures for the Texas and Pacific and Cotton Belt routes with times to multiple ports and cities including Atlanta Vicksburg and Memphis. It also notes holiday greetings and generous gifts from local friends and merchants to the editor, expressing thanks and New Year wishes.
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Shreveport
Texas and
Paciics
Alanta West Lousd
Atlanta
Vicksburg
Lewisville
Memphis
Tetarkanun
Texarkaun
Surevepoert Asd Hustas
Houston
Hometon
Woustom
Adwvainwe
Tre Provurss
Santa Claus
John Fetzer
J. D. Lee
W. L. Foster
Bert Craig
Thos Kelly
Local Column Notes and Charity Advertisements
A Beaumont area column lists social visits from Amanda McDowell of Georgetown to Judge L E Carter, notes Pearl Turner of Shreveport visiting Mrs A B Weaver, and several local calls. It also mixes patent medicine ads for Plantation Chill Cure and Liver Pills, an item on Mechanics' Library Association officers, and reminders about subscription renewals and local business mentions.
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Amanda McDowell
Amanda
Georgetown
City
L.E. Carter
Prolangss
W. B. Boggs
W. B. Simpson
Banton
Mechanics' Library Association
W. F.koman
J. H. Harrison
A. C. Peterson
MH. Wortiman
H. Kneipp
W. I. Thoman
P Garson
W. F. Steer
P.M. Collins
J. M. Cooper
Mayor Vinson Case Stirs Shreveport Citizens
The Progress reports a complex case surrounding Mayor Vinson accused of indecent assault. After lengthy hearings and conflicting testimony, the judge discharged the mayor, while the community weighs motives and credibility of the accuser, Mrs. McCarty, and questions surrounding the district attorney’s role. The piece notes local sentiment and the unusual sequence from affidavit to trial.
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Nui
R. T. Vingon
Nerses
Stret
Houston
Texas
Theyelnia
Ruston
Hecdie
Mayor Vinson
M.carty
Jackson Parish
Wand
Shreveport
L. J. Tomkies
W H. Todd
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Times
M. Dingle
L. L. Tomkies
C. D. Hicks
Justice Hicks
Wise
Mma McCarty
J. T. Patton
J. Henry Shepherd
Mr. Vinson
Messrs
Patton
Shepherd
Kort Worth
Hicks
Lau
Atrieken
Courtcocket
Mayer Vieson
McCarty
Madam Rumor and the Shreveport Telegraph Fantasies
Fragmented column of rumors and social critiques touching Miss Susi Ro Awtiwunye, a public lecture by Susan B Anthony in Shreveport, local church notices, political accusations, and comments on court, city council, and mob law. The item threads gossip with political dissatisfaction and moral sermonizing.
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Supreme Court
8. L. Taylor
Suit Parish
Shreveport
Taylor
Jonese
Oun Hant
Tenry Irving
Susan Bo Anthony
Shrevewort
Charles Jordan
Callant Air
Murrell
Methodist Mission Darch
Rewhler
Vinson
Queen's taste meals and advertise in progress issue
An assorted newspaper fragment promoting a commercial restaurant with meals a la carte and routines hours, plus notices urging lawyers to search their libraries for missing works. It references garden seeds by Croidstein Rose & Co and various sellers offering oyster dishes and remedies.
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Texas Steerer
A. D. Boers
Croidstein, Rose & Co
Avwetder Hytel lecture inspires audience in 19th century tones
A dense account praises Col gained eloquence and human sympathy from a Star Lecture Course talk. The audience felt uplifted and connected to humanity, with emphasis on culture and brotherhood. Local notes warn of missed lectures and praise the speaker's scholarly command. A business ad closes with mentions of a chill cure and a city restaurant.
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