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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1898

Page

27

Milam 8 Market Sepateee wean Mar

A fragmented notice uses garbled text about subscription prices and public sentiment. It refers to Milam and Market, mentions separation and a horse missing its mate as a metaphor, reflecting uncertain local notices and editorial tone.

The Progress Attacks Political Silence and Social Duty

The article argues that every Monghifal aged person should engage in politics and learn its meaning. It criticizes ministers who preach against business policy and urges society to study needs and protect good men and women. It laments threats to trust and questions how a community endures without active civic effort.

Ming

City Item cartoon stirs patriotism and moral sentiment

A local cartoon titled Good Target for Honest Voters from Jest Tuesday provokes discussion on patriotism and political virtue. The piece sparks debate on how public sentiment shapes the body politic and the role of honesty in voting.

City Item

If Our Women Were Not Easily Frightened by Politics

The quote laments women fearing politics and asks how many fathers devote ten percent of their time to child care and training compared to business pursuits. reflects a public affairs critique and calls for greater parental involvement.

Questioning Authority and Spring Gardens Cited

A reflective note asks who granted power to judge and declare sanctity, while mentioning Spring gardens as a contrasting topic. The piece explores legitimacy, self appointed authority, and the value of external validation versus personal conviction.

Fitzsimmon Refuses Ring Return Over Poltroonery Claim

A historical notice condemns Fitzsimmon for declining a rematch with Corbett, even for a $30,000 purse, calling the move cowardly and an act of Poltroovery.

Fitzsimmon Corbett

Opinion on Christ's life as a failure and sin

In our view if one must sin, Christ's life was a dismal failure, a weak force. Because our editor does sin, there is no final reason to declare that and everybody else must sin.

Christ

United States Faces Question Over China Policy

Debate grows over American response as England Germany and Russia press for influence in Asia. Analysts weigh diplomacy sanctions and military options while Washington watches shifts in Beijing and Moscow alliance signals.

England Germany Russia United States

A. P. A. involvement in Hanna fight debated

The remark notes that the A. P. A. is said to be taking part in the contest against Hanna, but it remains unclear whether friends aim to aid him or adversaries intend to harm him. The source provides no confirmation of intent.

Hanna

McKinley’s Faculty For Not Worrying Over Office

A remark on President McKinley’s apparent ease with administrative duties suggests his happiness in shouldering the responsibilities of the presidency. The speaker notes mixed feelings, acknowledging both compliment and doubt in equal measure.

McKinley

Brother Wilson’s War Paint Views Spark Tense Talk

A Welsh Moni tor member Brother Wilson wore war paint and used vigorous language last week. The piece ends with a hope for no blood on the moon and a wish for peace and harmony to prevail.

Wilson Welsh Monitor

Receipt of ornate picture from Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.

The Progress acknowledges the receipt of an ornate picture and bouquet from the Hamilton Brown Shoe Company of St. Louis Missouri. The well known house will please accept our thanks.

Bogust Rosen Hamilton Brown Shoe Company St. Louis

Fragmentary note hints at convention games on the coast

A sparse, garbled passage mentions convention games and a call to consult Louis, with unclear context and disrupted phrases about fame and standing alone. No clear individuals, events, or locations emerge beyond generic references.

Louis Inna

Measuring Others by Our Own Standards

The text questions how often people judge others using their own benchmarks, warning against elevating others above oneself. It highlights bias in self-centered evaluation and invites reflection on fairness and humility.

Mayor Van Wyck Bars Outside Employment for Officials

Mayor Van Wyck of Greater New York declares no one in his administration may hold additional work. The rule applies to appointees, sidelining outside employment for officials under his aegis.

van Wyck Greater New York

Political rivals tease after campaign in Natchitoches papers

The Natchitoches Enterprise and Louisiana Populist sparred during the recent campaign. The Progress hopes for cordiality in the future until the next political content.

Natchitoches Enterprise Louisiana Populist Natchitoches

Republicans Fight Demas Confirmation Across Racial Lines

Leading Republicans of the state, white and black, wage a hard fight against Demas's confirmation. Papers lie with Senator Frye, chair of the Commerce Committee to which the matter was referred. The failure to confirm cannot erase the stain of the appointment on the President’s record.

Demas Frye Commerce Committee

Senator McEnery and Enemies in Baton Rouge Convention

The Progress notes political adversaries outside the party show greater indignation at the Baton Rouge Convention than McEnery’s own allies. It suggests he could have secured a ticket if desired and would have accepted it if offered.

Senator McEnery Baton Rouge

Gage’s plan sparks debate on party unity

The Progress shows no objection to Secretary Gage splitting the Republican ranks but denounces his approach as sheer nonsense and puerile. The piece warns that pursuing this path could threaten the party and the nation, urging caution to avoid harming the country.

Gage Republican Party

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