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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
14
A long excerpt presents social commentary and anecdotes from Shreveport Louisiana, reflecting on manners money marriage and public life. It references Sylvanna Dodge Locke inventor of a grain binding machine and mentions local figures including George J Marsh and John Gromley with brief notes on their fates and reputations.
Lincoln Neb Nov 6 William McKinley elected president amid claims of coercion and press subordination with the gold standard pledge. Bryan concedes, signaling a bid to educate on bimetalism while McKinley extends gratitude to the campaign team and Hanna for organized nationwide support.
Mark Hanna, chairman of the Republican National Committee, lands in New York from Cleveland and checks in at the Waldorf with Mrs. Hanna. He meets friends, declines interviews until with his wife and daughters, and comments on protection and tariffs while noting the political climate.
A New York World essay argues that formal letter customs are archaic relics of servility. It questions salutations such as Dear Sir and Yours Truly and titles like Mr and Esq, and condemns honorary ranks like Hon and Colonel as wasteful, urging direct plain address in modern correspondence.
A physician warns it is nearly a crime for a mother to give babies tea or coffee. The article notes these drinks harm children and disturb sleep, while some adults use them as stimulants. It cites claims that coffee may affect sight and references abuse of such beverages outside medicines.
A Washington Times snippet recounts a humorous exchange about tobacco and heaven. An old enslaved woman defends her Christian faith when challenged by a tobacco critic, saying she expects to go to heaven despite smoking.
A long garbled travel notice promotes a Christmas trip with round trip fare to the South for a holiday visit. It mentions dates in December and a call to contact a ticket agent for details. The text references Texas locations and publications, urging readers to send for a copy of a catalog.
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