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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1894
Page
3
A chaotic clipping covers a near riotous scene with an electric box shock in Chicago. It segues into a loud testimonial for Hall’s Catarrh Cure claiming to cure deafness, with multiple stray medical claims and promotional lines. The piece blends a street disturbance with illness advertising and dubious medical certainty.
A Tabernacle pulpit sermon argues in vivid tone that heaven foresees no pain or weariness. The preacher contrasts earthly woes with heavenly relief, promising no more poverty or parting sorrow, and envisions the joyous, pain free life awaiting believers among redeemed figures and historic saints.
Fragmentary report covers penal settlement at Saghalin and rumored reforms after Siberia escapes. Mentions Sophie the German criminal, her banishment, and alleged benefits to wealthy classes. Also notes American advertising value and a London teaware invention with a percolating cup.
Knowledge praises a pure liquid laxative remedy sold as Syrup of Figs. The California Fig Syrup Co claims it cleanses the system without weakening organs, relieves constipation, dispels colds and fevers, and has medical approval. Bottles are 50 cents or $1, with the company name printed on every package.
The article discusses new apple and grape plantings in New Mexico and along the Pecos valley, noting arid western conditions and water concerns. It highlights plans to establish large orchards near Hoawell and Chavez County, with hundreds of acres already under prep or sale, and remarks on grape shipments from the Rocky Mountain and Rio Grande regions boosting freight and fruit prices versus California. It also touches on hypnotism, remedy products, and diet aids in a miscellaneous, era-influenced roundup.
City editor assigns a new reporter to secure a complete record after the city investigating committee refuses reporters access. The reporter plans to interview the chairman to start gathering details and ensure coverage of the proceedings.
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