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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1892

Page

8

Democratic Ticket Named for Midwestern Ballot

The Progress notes a presidential ticket with Democrat's Fear President and Abial E. Breverse, both connected to Sew York and Illinois, announcing a slate for vice president and other positions.

No Suffrage Law Reflects Disappointing Legislature

A critical lament over the Louisiana legislature failing to pass a remedial election law. The piece argues the inaction risks civil unrest, notes a rising third party, and warns that trusted leaders have endangered the people’s rights. It urges renewed effort and faithful resolve to secure voting rights.

Louisi Dnties Commonwealth Tar Prowness Harrison Baton Rouge Louisiana

The Mayor’s Power in Shreveport Examined

A critical editorial argues the Shreveport mayor holds unchecked authority over disorderly conduct cases with no appeal. It condemns the power as dangerous to liberty and calls for constitutional limits amid political factionalism and retaliation fears.

Shreveport Tunch

National Economic Echoes in 1860 Campaign Rivalry

National Economic notes compare the present campaign to 1860 with two old parties set to compete for power. Delta brief mentions a steamship delivering information on a Central American revolution, stirring regional tensions near Aciba. Washington Argus reports Louisiana Press Association to meet August 1 in Alexandria with expected hospitality. Abbeville notes corn damage from high winds Monday. Plain Dealing Mentor mentions celebrations and a local compositor dispute. N.O. Daily Truth cites discounting prospects from the West and Well Street.

Iss Washington Argus Louisiana Press Association Alexandria

Market Journey Promise Amid War Echoes

The speaker notes that a farmer will be pleased to reach home alive after sale at market. The exchange reflects a grim belief among Deliones, as ninety nine of a hundred feel a day of judgement awaits, while ninety eight secretly fear they will be overtaken if they stumble.

Deliones

The Boomerang Traditions Of New South Wales

A St Nicholas writer recalls an Aboriginal camp in New South Wales near Hogan River. The boomerang, called womera or womera by the Wongel tribe, is carved from local trees and hardened by drying, charring, licking with the tongue, and smoky fires to become a heavy, curved weapon.

Omerene New South Wales St Nicholas Australia Hogan River

First steel pen history and origin myths

A discussion of the origins of the steel pen, noting claims from Germany and England, a supposed 1712 Sheffield pen in the possession of an outsider, and a 1344 Nuremberg manuscript. It questions the link to Joseph Gillott and suggests the modern pen emerged later, with quill and reed writing fading from daily school use.

Germany England Furmans Shediard Nuremburg Joseph Gillott Ns Gillot

Jersey Heifers Sell At Rock-Bottom Prices by Hicks Farm

A. W. O. Hicks advertises for sale several registered Jersey heifers. The listing promises rock-bottom prices and invites interested buyers to inspect and purchase.

A. W. O. Hicks

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