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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
31
The piece argues that a polite boy to his parents is likelier to be polite to others, while a child who lacks courtesy at home may imitate civility but lacks true spirit. It urges cultivating courtesy and propriety at home to foster respectful conduct beyond the family, noting it is refreshing to enter a home where politeness reigns.
A garbled OCR chunk presents disjointed images: a pep talk on purpose by Marden, a quirky dialogue with kids debating pipes and bubbles, and Lille John spotting tugboats towing a large ship. The excerpts mix parodic dialogue and misread phrases, capturing a newspaper vignette of playful chatter and everyday scenes.
A faction led by John P. Altfield Coin Harvey Jerry Simpson and William Jennings Bryan plans to vote on national propositions for the next campaign. They consider Socialism Single Tax Income Tax demonetization of government and unlimited currency issues as key issues for the coming election. The piece critiques the leaders and questions the future of the country amid such proposals.
An exchange claims liquor sales are needed in the national capital to secure a quorum in both houses. The Lake Charles American opposes the accusation, urging Congressmen to maintain self-respect and U.S. constituents' faith. It concedes flaws but rejects the claim as degraded and untrue.
Col. BE. C. Dillon returned last week from Tennessee and Mississippi where he spent the holidays. He reports that there is as much business activity in Sabine Parish as in any place he has visited. Sabine Banner wishes him success and extends regards to Sabine Parish and Many.
The editor of a contemporary notes entering a nonadvertising Waterbury merchant’s store and finding him busy. The keeper suffered from the itch, wore a Waterbury watch, and spent spare moments winding it.
Church directory lists Methodiet and First Church along with Epworth League and prayer meetings. Details include pastors Rev H M May Rev William L LaPrade Rev W S Penick Rev Matthew Van Lear and Rev 3 B Scharl with service times Sunday morning and evening throughout the city at multiple streets and schools.
The city of Shreveport lists fire alarm stations by district with corner locations and cross streets. Second District includes stations at Market and Cadio, Market and Cotton, and more on Marshall and Fanin, Common and Faain. Third District notes stations at Cotton and Cane, Christian and Wood, Spraul? street and Western avenue, and Peabody and Willuma. Fourth District covers Lawrence and Lexar avenues, Murphy and Texse avenues, Greenwood and Jordan.
Me DL Ap Dots, described as a friend from Roliline in Natchitoches Parish, has applied for the postmastership of Meny in Sabine Parish, according to the Banner, Goit, and Brother Tettat.
Greater New York is reported to have 3,500,000 inhabitants and real estate valued at three billion dollars. This snapshot reflects the city’s scale and property market, citing broad figures for population and property values.
A summarized roster lists meeting times for fraternal groups in Shreveport month by month. It covers Ascension Commandery No. 6 Knights Templar, Shreveport Royal Arch Chapter No. 40, Shreveport Lodge No. 115 F and A M, Caddo Lodge No. 179 F and A M, Odd Fellows groups, Rungeeah Queen Eather No. 12, and Pontiac Tribe No. 12 with schedule changes from October to April and April to October. It also notes Damon Lodge No. 2 of the Enigets of Pythras.
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