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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
4
A district calls for a convention to nominate a congressional candidate. The proposed platform demands a clear commitment to free and unlimited silver coinage at 16 to 1, emphasizing a strong monetary stance.
A compact critique arguing that self confidence and vanity, rather than genuine capacity, distinguish true leaders from the prevailing mediocrity among statesmen.
A local report notes some Christians wear badges or proclaim beliefs to identify their faith. The piece suggests even the Savior would not recognize such signals without these insignias.
An odd clash emerges as Sven, deemed far below average, praises himself but Tiang dismisses the boast. The exchange highlights a contrast in self view, with Sven projecting confidence while Tiang withholds belief in his merit.
Edward Bellamy famed author of Looking Backward died at his Chicopee Massachusetts home on May 21. He was comparatively a young man at his passing, leaving literary readers and the public in mourning.
The Progress lauds Mr Bellamy at age 1S years as a life whose work shaped a better form of government. It asserts his influence will endure and that his ideas helped sow improvements in political systems.
The piece argues for men engaged in active business or politics who can repeat the Golden Rule. It urges the Fourth District to back a strong silver candidate for Congress, notes many lay down rules they do not follow, and calls for primaries to purify politics as the gubernatorial race hums in the distance.
It warns that rhetoric built on glittering generalities harms none yet helps none. The editor or preacher who relies on such vague generalities does no harm to the evil class nor benefit to the better element.
Commencing Monday Mayth the New Orleans line offers direct sleeper service to St Louis aboard the N O and N E R P with return arrivals. A second 7 a.m. train connects Meridian and Mobile and Ohio sleepers to St Louis with daily return. The service links with Chicago Kansas City Omaha trains at St Louis. This marks a notable improvement for New Orleans and for merchants along the M O R R line seeking easier access.
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