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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
13
A fragmentary column mixes local gossip and political notes. It mentions curious rumors about congressmen, praise for Mayor McKellar, upcoming elections, tax debtors, suffragists, and a hint of a new jail. It advertises notarial work, a prospective hotel, and community pride alongside editor’s quips in a rural period style.
Last Friday the Parish Teachers Association held a regular meeting at the High School building. The gathering was instructive and enjoyable with social features. Important discussions on grave matters and intellectual progress flowed as teachers shared valuable thoughts and information, followed by a handsome spread and a royal good time. Our editor gratefully acknowledges the occasion.
A note of thanks to editor manager and friends for assistance in The Progress bicycle contest and for the Victor wheel. Also details Shreveport Typographical Union officers chosen for six months. MLK and T line to run trains into Shreveport from Waskom within a year.
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