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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
2
An essay arguing moral courage surpasses battlefield bravado. It contrasts white badge of deathless love with the romantic red badge of courage, praising nurses and selfless sacrifice in war and peacetime. It notes true heroism rises from duty, fidelity, and solitary sacrifice beyond public applause.
From afar December Progress editor notes Dr B G Yoakum now in forest California. The Methodist mission and Christian workers of Shreveport, and many friends recall him with love and prayer. He is praised as a godly man and faithful servant for Christ and his family. His passing spirit brings sunshine to his friends here. May God bless him and his.
The Carrollton News lauds D C O Malley for sending expert aid to the poor and needy of Ocean Springs during a crisis. His actions are described as noble and public spirited, placing him above those who criticize him. The piece notes critics will attack but asserts his reputation remains favorable.
The Monroe Bulletin warns droughts follow forest fires as humidity drops and magnetic conditions hinder rain formation. It urges police juries to punish arsonists and calls attention to a congressional act on the issue as droughts threaten agriculture and force rural hardship.
The Progress notes Mr. W. B. Atkins, Democratic nominee for state representative, has been selected by a Democratic-Republican fusion for assessor in Denver Colorado. The article praises Atkins as a Louisiana native with stamina and commitment to his constituency and predicts a strong chance of victory.
The New Orleans City Item reports a perfect condition deck dated to the era of Charles I found in a New Jersey house closet. The notice asks high school readers to write in with the dates of Charles I’s reign and his death, citing the authority for those facts.
A reader notes John KR Land’s confident bearing and imperial air as he grows, while a fine boy returns home and a strong kicker earns praise. The writer wishes John and his parents lasting joy, pride, and success, hoping his early steps bring music to their household and honor to the family.
A Whitsett traveling spiritualist evoked spirits of wives as a man joked about meeting Molly in heaven. The piece catalogs presidential graves, detailing burial sites from Washington at Mount Vernon to Garfield in Lake View Cemetery Cleveland and Arthur in Rural Cemetery Albany.
A local jeweler Wendell of 522 Market Street advertises a sixty day price reduction on watches clocks and jewelry with guaranteed satisfaction and prompt work to introduce his services to Shreveport and vicinity.
A narrative titled The Colonel's Story weaving love war and adventure will debut in The Progress soon. The tale follows a central figure through perilous conflict and personal devotion, promising a vivid period-tinged adventure for readers.
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