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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
4
The Gazette condemns politicized bids for the supreme bench as unsuitable for non partisan judges. The Picayune mentions H Linden’s wave bow patent. other items discuss train fares to Milwaukee and Buffalo, and remarks on Louisiana politics and the 1896 General Assembly.
Telegraphic notes report showers and rains across Louisiana sugar regions boosting cotton, corn, and rice while some areas suffer drought. Northern Texas shows improved cotton and late corn, with other regions still struggling. Arkansas local showers aid crops. early corn is largely gone in some spots, late corn recovering. A city judge criticizes fraudulent elections amid political tension. marriage licenses listed for week ending July 4.
A Shreveport community discussion criticizes city leadership over street paving and a central market proposal. The speaker argues officials may mislead voters, urges lawful Sunday conduct, and contrasts views on silver, election bills, and newspaper bias while inviting all to a Holiness meeting near Kenehie.
A stylized editorial note compares McKinley era currency to a gold hurricane sweeping the country and Bland silver cyclone forging over the nation, with a brief unresolved stance on the topic and a promise to follow with more.
A fragmented ad notes a sale of clothing and accessories including shoes hats shirts gloves cuffs ties handkerchiefs socks umbrellas and more tied to a racing event with both racers eyed for victory unclear location and dates
Neith Loge No 21 installed officers for six months led by George A Forsehler as N G and F W Bowers as Recording Secretary. Other posts include Marshall, Secretary, Treasurer, and wardens. The lodge is described as strong and well funded with notable members. Rosa Gardner memorial lithographs noted. Weather remark ends the item.
The notice advertises Buck Bradley offering bicycles for sale or rent at 413 Market Street. It touts light exercise on a fine wheel, likening it to a gazelle and swallow, with two bits price. It also mentions repair services for guns locks keys and bicycles. The Progress notes Mr H W Leverett's serious illness and long confinement to bed.
Citizens planning any building project from a chicken house to a mansion are advised to request delivered price quotes from Remanot Lumber Co. Prices for 6 foot lengths and other dimensions are highlighted, guiding buyers on material costs and budgeting.
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear phrases and missing context about a person or event. No recoverable names or concrete facts to form a proper headline or summary.
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