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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1892

Page

4

Trains From Shreveport Reach Nearby Cities Timetables

The notice lists train departures and arrivals from Shreveport to Marshall New Orleans Atlanta Vicksburg Monroe and other points. It includes times such as 33 am 16 pm and 9 minutes transfer details with connections and mail train services.

Shreveport Jeary Texas AM Pach Prema Marshall New Orle Marshall New Orleans Yckamong Humevepont PANIC Leavin Shreveport Vicksburg APSW Ap Atul Shiveport Port Monroe Arieaneam Leaven Shineeport GATES Shinereport Osman Aerlyiee Mulla Wilyamen Raltreut

Local Vendor Notes and Seasonal Goods Ads

Wagner Bros specialize in Vienna sausage as the town markets items for summer needs. Ada Hicks reports on trips to Benton praising hospitality and business, gaining subscribers and job work. Monthly sale items include 5 and 10 cent goods such as ice cream freezers and croquet sets, with telephones to place orders. River logs near Shreveport attracted buyers for fishing and timber use, while Southards Hardware promotes screens and mosquito protection for the summer at low prices.

Misa Ada Hicks

Labor saving farm implements boost Louisiana prosperity

The piece argues labor-saving tools cut costs and improve yields, citing hog and corn production figures and urging farmers to adopt new implements. It notes Chief of Police W. A. Nelson receives the gold shield from Shreveport, praises his qualifications, and calls for accountability from theWorking Men’s Club amid local events.

Shreveport W. A. Nelson Nelson Hiead

New City Administration Inducts Key Officials

The incoming city administration, led by Mayor St. Vinge, forms its cabinet including Comptroller Murf and Attorney Janes as new appointees. Resignations accompany the changes with Nelson and Boynton assuming interim roles, while Foster supporters face removal. Reports claim politicized firings and patrolmen reassigned. local sentiment mixed amid the transition and public notices continue.

Te Fleet Labora Qe Mianday Afhernin Newelty oMoials Wiles Et Wevethayl St.'s Vinge Comnermon Warel Arthor Sain Berjamin Randall Ward Seibaetio Wianbish Quigies H. H. Yours Murf Janes Ax. Keeney J. P. Beatty A. () Hepburn Potion W. A. Nelewa Peloy M. A. Biynon

Louisiana Hill Lands Produce Better Corn Than Cotton

An 1850s tone letter argues hill lands in Louisiana can profitably grow corn for pork. It analyzes per bushel costs, 200 pound hogs, and the comparative labor inputs, asserting corn farming beats cotton for meat and market price, amid broader rural debate on farming practices and market rules. The piece critiques a public measure linking meat export timing to a saloon-adjacent market and notes weather delays impacting plowing and replanting.

Louisiana Tus Paooness Wagner Broses Pever Reaven Louisian Lahir

Deteriorated Ledger Hints at Political Turmoil and Delayed Meeting

Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of arranging a fair and costs, noting that outcomes would far exceed expenses and urging continued gatherings next week. References to business and political groups imply a local civic context with tentative plans and unsuccessful stalling efforts.

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60 Day Property Sale of Various City Lots and Tenements

Public notice offers 60 day sale of multiple parcels and rental properties in Shreveport area. Includes plots on Dentals street Bolt Til 150 feet, ground on Avenure unl Mangry street, Atrockett street, Sprague and Lawrence corner, Donovan street Belt Line, Davis Street near Butler's Hill, and Judge Hicks's area. Several tenements yield monthly rents. property to be withdrawn if not sold in sixty days. Interested buyers urged to visit 25 Milan street office.

Constable Sale Notice Under Writ

By virtue of a writ the sheriff will sell household goods and a dwelling at a given address on a Wednesday in May. The sale follows a legal proceeding involving Chittenden and Ward, with the property described as a house, kitchen items, and domestic furniture. William Kelly is listed in the docket with the estate and terms of sale set by the overseeing officer.

Friends of Temperance Mary Read Goodale W.C.T. U Louisiana Haughton Bentor Greenwood Ree Shreveport Sun Jay Logansport Keachi Rad Cave Manyfield Friends of the W. C.T.U Uae Kelly Constable Sale Ranetall Loverruiv F. W. Lewerethe Ton Cneter Pracwtur Cuddo Parish Louiwinns

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Proprietors Card Higes Wiliams Envelvel Sieveport Aie Seicolidt Ines Mutter Spring Street Tiersreen Mita and Crockett Atm & Iy Shreveport, LA Wagner Bros Vienna Southern Hardware Company Steer Texas Avenue Labatt Beef and Mutton Secoea Win- Mare Southars Hardware Company Working Men’s Club Steves Rasges Fein Methodist Shurch Miler Street Wagner Bros’ Gerbe the New City Administration Sexton W. Efenry Muraet J. W. White W. Bride Td Orwelle Bridge M. Spelau Finioen Ee Betel Morellaly iv Nelson and Boynton Comemand N. B. Marff Foster McEnery Steera U. McCloud Allendale Mission Alto White Mountain Nizan Beaver Quartette Ada Hollingsworth Wadkins J. W. Svady Clara V. Prescott Messina Simon Lavy Gu Kline Hans Thieve Renna Lhe Seige Saace Chas Major Coleman Louvinia Laet A. B. Campbell Rosa King Fisher Hopkins Addie Robinson Walter Evans Mabala Smallwood Warren Belcher Julia Walker Peyton Ware John A. Sowell Rosa Patterson Ft. B. Patterson Jas. Crawford John Eason Holmesville A. J. M. Patterson Chas. B. Quigles Chas. Holman Mt. Lebanon Lodge A.M Wu. Anderson Et al Foster & Zingler Mary Dewing A. G. Poindexter Edw. Turner P. P. Keith Ind Dentals Sprague and Lawrence Donovan Street Davis Street Lote Butler's Hill Rene Awol Hicks Hutun Plana Litonme Milan Street C. D. Hicks Rupe Tep-Ware Ia’ Kelly Coustalie
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