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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1892
Page
5
Fragmented report reflects public anger over tax funds and municipal finances. It notes disputes between police jurors and city council on school funding, pay for officials, and alleged corruption. Mentions a court case, property values, and a city attorney’s duties as tensions rise over governance.
A Monday morning event in Shreveport will inaugurate another fair association, distinct from the Louisiana exposition efforts. The notice also promotes Bargains In Dress Goods at Ben Holzman’s store with a 25 percent discount to clear stock, including Indies wraps. A series of exhibits and testimonies from Keifer pear and Howell grape varieties are mentioned as part of a display, along with local remarks to a grand jury about a saloon incident.
A fragment from Plaquemine era notes sales and promotions for Christmas fruit cakes and spices at The Fair. The text mentions homespun offerings and cautions about local beguiling individuals, reflecting period attitudes and concerns around Sabbath observance and press responsibility.
The Southern Hardware Co showcases immediate hardware deals and weekly arrivals from Wentera Wheeled Scraper Company. Two carloads of wheel and drag scrapers claim superior value for contractors on railroad or levee projects, with strong endorsements from users. Also notes Wagner Brow serves fine meats.
The executive committees of the party at Caddie Uapish will convene at the courthouse in Siu Morti Aiver on the 184th. The full meeting concerns business of great importance and is earnestly requested by W. J. Sayers, chairman.
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