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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR shows a notice naming Abe Moyer as a candidate for councillor from the old ward, with references to Caddo Parish Farmers and the locale La. The legibility is poor but designates a political candidacy announcement within a local parish context.
Captain dela McGrath of Bawin Rouge Truth reprints a fiery editorial by Christian McGeali defending Christianity in party politics. The piece argues mixing faith with politics undermines democracy and criticizes Parish leaders for urging punitive measures and selective enforcement to control crime and compel road work.
The text complains that Boards of Health impose quarantines with little regard for others livelihoods. It argues officials act with pride and needlessly burden pet owners and workers. It notes people beg the Federal government to assume charge of quarantine rules.
A proposal urges Shreveport retail dealers to unite under the local Board of Underwriters for relief. If denied, a committee should consult independent insurers abroad, a tactic reportedly successful in other cases.
A local paper recalls varied topics from fire insurance delays to political quips and a circus event. It notes a heavy frost last Wednesday and mentions Monday nearing a holiday as the Legislature acts. The Retail Dealers Association is questioned for its impact amid a public curiosity about the circus turnout.
The piece urges Shreveport to hire management for the opera house to attract theatricals and notes Populist reformers prefer local criticism to voting. It predicts little trouble in passing the bond issue next month and argues government ownership would reduce costly street maintenance and unequal charges.
The eye of the nation turns to Sherman Texas where farmers in the area are plowing under white soil readying fields for wheat planting amid falling prices and difficulty selling cotton. Names and exact places are mentioned in the scattered OCR, but the readable gist notes farmer discontent and crop preparation.
The Shreveport Progress and Viorida Parishes publish sensible cautions on quarantine rules. Other papers such as St Bernard Voice Lafayelite Gazette and Don Uldeouville Chief echo concerns about unreliable boards of health and enforced measures. Citizens seek reliable guidance amid mixed messaging statewide.
An estimate projects the next Congress will include a mix of party representation and regional balance. Analysts weigh potential committee leadership, anticipated voting margins, and the impact of incoming members on key policy areas.
A small crowd gathered at The Progress office as Dr R B Rawles of Viviais or Tul swan fame was celebrated. The feathered prize, admired for its rarity, could not be mounted due to lack of a local taxidermist and funds were saved to loan by WG Agus.
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