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Local court square jail and political turnover rumors
Fragmented notices describe a jail in the courthouse square and live oak trees dying. They mention an auction at Hicks' court Saturday, a first class printing job by Tue V Proeress, and growing political tension. The piece mocks Blanchard, praises the Progress newspaper for its senatorial extras, and hints at party strife in Louisiana.
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Court House Square
Hicks’ Court
Friends of Silver
Baton Rouge
Justices of the Peace
United States
I'ne Progress
Blanchard
Lee Progress
Louisiana