17 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1894
Page
1
Two well situated store houses with 10 acres of land in Mesdadiah Horner area near North Davis. Houses offer timber, railroad access, and income from tenants. Property may be sold as a whole or separately at prices around 1200 for land or 730 per store. Owners seek quick sale with favorable terms.
The article promotes Governor Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee delivering his acclaimed lecture The Fiddie and the How at the Grand Opera House in Shreveport next Tuesday. It extols his intellect and compares him favorably to Beecher, Ingersoll, and Talmage, urging citizens to attend. It also notes the Womans Christian Temperance Union state convention in Shreveport next month and praises the delegates. A brief bulletin on the Vineless yam describes its drought tolerance, yield, and planting advantages, highlighting its near-surface roots and feed value.
The text discusses optimal pig-raising timing, citing March or April as best for avoiding storms and enabling early-maturing hogs to be sold before winter. It notes weights of 175 to 226 pounds, outlines feeding from dairy byproducts, warns on fermentation of swill, and mentions efficient summer and winter herd sizes for a farmer.
The piece argues the governor erred in appointing Blanchard to Congress. It asserts the majority view in the region sees the appointment as a broad mistake and urges filling the seat with a man of the people.
A fragmented monologue laments modern manhood and material excess, railing against passivity and hunger, while warning of society’s neglect. The speaker imagines a future where material goods replace empathy, noting starving masses and a callous marketplace. The piece blends satire and social critique with chaotic prose.
Fragmentary report describes Bland's seigniorage bill passing the Senate amid political commentary. Vague quotes criticize opponents while noting ongoing public interest and a forthcoming congressional committee briefing.
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