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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1898

Page

2

No time for dicker. McEnery urged to heal party rift

The piece argues for firm action to hold leaders to account and praises Samuel D. McEnery as the sole unifying figure for the Democrats in the crisis. It notes Governor Foster may seek the US Senate but acted from patriotic motives, while urging respect for party autonomy and recognizing occasional idealism in political battles.

Dickering Samuel D. McEnery Foster United States Senate Democratic Party McEnery Clarion

Texas & Pacific Rolls Out Excursion Tickets to Springs

The Texas and Pacific Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets from Shreveport to Hynson Springs and Glesborough Springs via Marshall. Both spots offer pleasant settings for a short, enjoyable stay.

Texas & Pacific Railway Shreveport Hynson Springs Glesborough Springs Marshall Euting

Sweet Graduates of Shreveport Trio of Female Institutions

A week of notable graduations in Shreveport features St Marys Convent St Vincents Academy and Kate P Nelson Seminary closing exercises. Graduates include Annine Richards Anita Phelps Georgia Forbing Zeph Smith Frances Uhile Kahn Nareciss Carter Ernestine Lucile Lawrance Anna Merrick Bessie Louise Stringfellow. The Progress offers thanks for tickets and wishes a pleasant vacation and full matriculation next session.

Shreveport Our City St. Mary’s Convent St. Vincent’s Academy Kate P. Nelson Seminary Annine Richards Anita Phelps Daisy Christian Georgia Forbing Carrie Smith Zeph Smith Florida Voinche Eate Dare Nelson Seminary Frances Uhile Kahn Carter Ernestine Lucile Lawrance Anna Merrick Bessie Louise Stringfellow Miss Nelson

Fire Alarm Stations in Shreveport Districts

The city lists fire alarm stations by district with site coordinates. First District includes Nos 12 13 144 15 16 at various corners. Second District lists Nos 21 22 28 24 25 26 27 28 at multiple intersections. Third District covers Nos 31 32 834 35. Fourth District lists Nos 41 42 43 at designated streets.

Shreveport Commerce Travis Streets Marshall Street Line Avenue McNeil and Texas Mts Louisiana and Cotton Streets Common and Milam Sts Third District Christian and Wood Sts Sprague Street Western Avenue Peabody and Williams Streets

Rain Talk From Planters And Gardeners

Farmers and gardeners report mixed effects from recent rainfall with some praising steady moisture for crops and vegetables while others worry about waterlogging and delayed harvests. Local growers urge drainage improvements and careful crop planning to weather ongoing wet spells.

Delicate Fabric Sale Prices Appearing On Linen Fabrics

The ad lists yardage and prices for various fabrics including Calicos Indigos Turkey Reds Silver Greys and Shirts and Dress Prints 1 to 2 per yard for India Linen 40 inch Hemsticked Lawn and Colored Dotted Swiss 34 inch French Organdie and Japanese Fans. A batch of 300 folding fans will be sold at cents on the dollar.

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Linen remnants and towels price list note misc items

A fragment lists linen remnants and towel prices including yard rates and specific towel items. Mentions regular prices like 40e and 12e per yard, huck towels, damask towels, knotted fringe damask towels, and assorted stitched items.

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