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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1894
Page
3
A New World article describes a woman learning piano tuning in a factory setting. It notes the occupation requires accurate ear, strength, and practice, dispelling myths that it is easy. The trainee’s progress is praised, with experts predicting future success after more training.
The article highlights paper making as a rising industry, noting inventions from the printing press to cylinder machines, and estimates U.S. capacity at about 13.25 million pounds annually. It discusses uses from newspapers to wrapping and wallpaper, with strong emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and the economic impact on publishing and commerce.
Fragmentary OCR recalls the visit of the wise men to Jesus in Bethlehem. The narrative notes Herod's plot, the star's appearance, and the wise men presenting gifts and worship, with Joseph and Mary briefly mentioned as recipients of royal homage. The text blends scripture-like commentary with disjointed sermon-like phrasing.
A brief note records that most Swedish telegraph operators are women. An old remedy mixes tincture of ben pin with distilled water to wash skin. Mr and Mrs Riley of Cincinnati locate their daughter after more than twenty years. she lived five doors away from their home when identified.
An assortment of 19th century anecdotes covers survey wits in wintry travel tales, a tale of crooked versus straight distances, a rich Ohio editor’s paradox, a sharp county motto on wealth, witty social quips on Dr Sagely, and Sarah Bernhardt’s vast earnings and spendings over two decades.
A veteran recounts a long illness ending in 1883. After trying many remedies, a May 1883 trial of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People dramatically revived his liver and strength, leading to a full recovery. The article quotes local druggist Mr Waghen endorsing the pills' popularity and lists conditions the pills allegedly treat.
In Washington the city has about 4000 colored children of suitable age with no school accommodations. Thousands more are not old enough to attend public schools, leaving a large unmet need for education among minority children.
The tontobans and a South African songster weave a strange nest from cod ton high in trees. The female works inside while the male guards from a sentinel box outside, singing or watching most of the time. When hawks or snakes threaten the nest, he warns the family but never enters the main chamber.
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