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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a brigadier or soldier named George L. Kilmer who fought under odds, was wounded and captured, later settled in a town called Al, claimed U S citizenship, and referenced the Virginius affair during the revolutionary era.
Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts honors Irish contributions to American liberty, recounting 1640 Irish immigration, Irish aid during King Philip’s War, and Irish soldiers in the Revolution. He praises Catholic church equality, mentions Bishop Cheverus and Bishop Fenwick, and salutes Father Donohoe’s memory.
The article describes an association dedicated to perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to guiding people in prayer and interior growth. It emphasizes teaching simple mental prayer, distributing devotional leaflets by Pere Eymard and his order, and promoting practical works like care of the altar, free communion instruction for poor children, and reverent viaticum preparation under the motto Eucharistic Kingdom Come.
An explosion in Greenwich Connecticut damaged a house belonging to Antonio Catalo. The blast tore plaster from walls and scattered room contents, but a large picture of the Virgin remained undisturbed inside its glass case and the frame was unbroken.
The Orange Judd Farmer notes Belgian hare as the best market rabbit with rapid growth, reaching four to six pounds at three months, tender white meat and a fine grain. It claims rival flavors are absent and presents a culinary appeal for epicures.
Hartford women have subscribed a considerable sum for a statue of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Designed by W Clarke Noble, the statue portrays Mrs Stowe in middle life.
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