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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1898
Page
4
A Progress notice announces HON. ANDREW CURRIE as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from this district, subject to Democratic party action and consent. The author urges Currie’s candidacy driven by a reasonable ambition and requests party support.
The district shows growing support for Judge Sutherlin as a progressive, affable leader who gains trust daily. The piece argues he is the best choice for Congress, urging voters to recognize his strength on the bridge issue and elect him.
A garbled OCR snippet references names like Tar Patonghi and Pegs Pyrat and mentions teaching, equipment, and a possible local event. The text is incomplete and difficult to decipher, with many unreadable segments.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a sale of Lihaeve rights tied to a Vaulted States wave event with vague currency and ownership in a cooperative in Shreveport. It also notes Hynson's Springs health resort opening for the season with Mr and Mrs. J. Randall of Shreveport involved, with terms linked to Marshall Texas.
A fragment of a local notice reports Captain and Mrs Kennet organizing a Sunday school branch for the Salvation Army. It notes the 3 o clock afternoon meeting and praises the effort as a vital part of Christian work, urging Blessings on the undertaking and its organizers. It also mentions rail excursion tickets from Shreveport to Hurson Springs and Hosborough Springs via Marshall and a local grocer promotion at Weiks & Walters.
Energy applied yields reward to owner and supplier as seen in the success of the We Denserson Iron Works Sid. park. Business acumen and good work and fair dealing drive growth. Try Wears & Walters for your fancy and family groceries. They offer pure fresh up to date items with free delivery.
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