Silver money and the farmer’s stance in silver coinage debates
A William multi‑paragraphed unsigned editorial critiques free silver and unlimited coinage proposals. It argues the plan benefits silver mine owners and harms the treasury, urging farmers to push for limited coinage and to resist mine interests. The prose reflects late 19th century financial debates and includes a joke from the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States Treasury
United States
Farmer Wriands
Eos
Mike
Ignia
Neatness and virtue in girl training in 19th century notes
A long, patched editorial fragment extols neatness in girls as essential virtue, contrasts different appearances, and warns against dirt and carelessness. It blends domestic tips from Laidia's Home Journal with scattered notes on sugar markets, weather, and local anecdotes. The piece references Louisiana topics, storms, and public notices amid a mosaic of advice and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cme
Ben Hee
Christinn
Laidius Home Journal
Kevenpricy
Sovieiana
Foster
McEnery
Louisiana
New Orleans
E— Christian Advocate
Notice to Advertisers in The Progress columns
Tie Payton and other merchants are invited to place ads in The Progress. The office advertises a full printing service offering bill heads, letter heads, note heads, statements, business cards, circulars, envelopes, receipt books, labels, plantation and bread tickets, milk tickets and more at moderate prices with quick execution.
City Haircut Spot Draws Loyal Old-Timers
In a busy urban parlor modestly described as the best in town, veteran barbers deliver attentive, personalized service. Regulars linger as staff prioritize steady, quality cuts and welcoming conversation for longtime patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uler Aviet Plas
EU Tomers
The Local Markets Provisions and Prices
Markets list varied items with prices for bacox steel, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. Notable entries include salmon from Columbia at per pound rates, tomatoks and other vegetables with several price points, jam jars and boxes, and assorted produce from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofa
Yolatol
Untitled historic ledger items and mixed farm goods
A dense OCR of a farm goods ledger lists chickens, eggs, wool, shovels, rope, rubber, coal, coffee and tea prices, with per pound or per unit rates. It references growers, vendors, and varied commodities like lard, oil, soap, cement, and hardware pieces, alongside quantities and occasional store names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bax
Louivviny
Gowatipely
Portland
Nate
Misos
Breadsters Flour and Goods Market Listing
Market items listed include flour of steady fancy grade at 480 and 250 260 price ranges, extra patent quality and assorted barrel quantities. Also noted are soda crackers, cream, and sugar and molasses varieties with various lot details and unclear English phrasing.
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Pald Wigks
Shreveport
Ye Farmer
Ign
Dora” Dorn
New York Herald
Sugar Trust
Cuba
N. O. Christian
Natchitoches Enterprise
A. G. Loria
Haydel
Durio
W.T.D. Calvell
Shroveport
Episcopal Church
Iberville South
Pathee
Tov Suemus
Supreme Court
Massie
Deyton
Blam
de Soto
Currie
Wasson
Phillips
Supreme Coast
Alesse
Gorge & Swift
Iowa
Lake Charles
Mary
Goodale
Methodist Church
W.C.T. U
Cote
Ton
Lake Charles Echo
Payton
Figrdeurr
Meelin
Dairyardy
Nursery
Iniet
Wilwrs
North
Eter
Procress Office
White & Perrin
Texas St
Tole
Wil Angle
Murkeel Tre
J. D. Graybill
Surceon
Scrveny bin Dewey
Women
Julldeen
Julia Rule
Bospork
La.hienne
D. Hicks
Justice OF the Peace
Ofer
Milan Street
Lat
Frank Pierce
Market ST
Lynne
Per Galien
Tiwet Tz
Cotes Arta
Reese
DS Pena
Brett Ni Vaniantt
Wong Arate
Naples
Butler
Due Ee
Hitler and
Weel
Duman Gel
Soruten
Kelly
Par Dox
Laon
Kopk
Maitla
Sina
Thre Voit
Sranty
Ly GY
Bwetins
Por
Frsenmkirks
Lace Cruaxs
Gewre
Bunk Tanai
Cory Aboyola
Imoud Asooters
Toobin
Brickwell's
Dorham
Dana
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