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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

3

Heavenly orchards and divine signs in a country sermon

The piece blends religious imagery of Heaven as a country paradise with calls for personal spiritual passport by faith in Christ. It critiques politics, references the Caddo Democracy, and predicts voting for Bell at large, Levy, and Phillips in a Constitutional Convention.

Heaven Tle Reien Christ God Adam Solomon St John Mr. Phillips Messrs Foster Caddo Bell Levy Phillips

Reverend J W Sur lita Sees Eros as Sinful Viewpoint

Norman presents life as a ministerial lens exposing fraud and deception. He contends the world corrupts through sin, urging penance, with Rev J W Sur lita of Philadelphia Baptist noted as a cited source.

Norman J. W. Surlita Baptist Philadelphia

Fragmented quotation on identity and choice

A cryptic quotation attributes a deliberate choice of nothing to the old world and cites Reverend Dew Joucy of Braegenst Atlante Ge, reflecting a historic voice about social roles and perception.

Desperate Straits in Shreveport Watchdog Row

In a Desperate Straits tone the Sharmonious faction tries to knife L B Phillips and his rivals in the Wise and Levy ticket. A self elected delegation cannot ignore 600 commoners who demand Wise and Alexander. The Fosters’ forces weaken as Waterloo looms and passions rise.

L. B. Phillips Giltedge Simon Wise Levy Alexander Shreveport Times Fosters Waterloo

Press Association Meeting in New Orleans December 14 15

The Louisiana Press Association invites editors and journalism professionals to a December meeting in New Orleans on the 14th and 15th. Members pay two dollars with applications to Secretary L. Scott in Crowley. nonmembers may attend by applying and paying the fee. A Western Editorial Association session follows December 16 18 at the same city with five dollars for members. Notify Secretary Scott to attend.

The Louisiana Press Association New Orleans Caucas Ian Race L. & Scott Crowley Louisiana Western Editorial Association Scott

Frost and Ice Slow Morning Observed in Town

Frost and ice grip the area again Thursday morning as local merchants resume activity after a pause. The community notes the planned Thanksgiving dinner has been postponed, with officials indicating a new date to be announced.

Kahn Dry Goods Announces New Season Stock

Local retailer Kahn Dry Goods touts full Fats and Winter selection with cash-purchase policy and low margins. The ad highlights French Flannel, Wool Moreen, skirts and shirts, promising reliable goods at city-competitive prices and a fitting chart to help customers compare outfits.

Tramps warned. patrols seen in Sixth ward

Patrolmen Barron and a Sixth ward detail patrol tramps amid cold weather and quarantine chatter. A street accident injured Mr. T. B. Jordan by an electric car Wednesday night. Beaumont visitor Ashley B Weaver greeted on the streets. The Homer Clipper editor J W Smith visited, while The Smugglers provide a continuous performance with vaudeville between acts. Ladies free Monday with paid reserved seats. Opera House Tailoring Co announces fall samples.

T. B. Jordan Nelson Wagner Ashley B. Weaver Beaumont Texas Shreveport J W. Smith Homer Clipper J. T. Baker Claiborne Parish

Holmes and Woltern at Opera House Opens Monday

The Holmes and Woltern company will entertain all next week at the Opera House with a new repertoire of superb scenic ductions and a car load of special scenery. The engagement opens Monday.

Holmes & Woltern Company Opera House

Two Pen Years in One Place Presented by Frank Lerwich

Frank Lerwich the caterer remains at the old wand feeding the hungry and making life a pleasure. Call in after the show and Frank will serve you with any food to satisfy your appetite. The Ladies Dining Parlor is open at all times.

Frank Lerwich Old Wand Frank

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Press Association Meeting Kahn Dry Goods CD Culore Gay Barron Opera House Tailoring Co Saaers Miventon Ofarrell, Fowler & Ofafarrell, Leyes and Sone U. Y. Ave Washington, B. C. Orting Ponte Ae
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