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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1896
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR reads like an advertisement from a Texas Street shop offering coal and machinery parts. It mentions stock examination, urgent calling, and prices, with scattered references to location at 305 and 307 Texas Street and a sales push for quick order.
The Progress editorial outlines membership terms for a club, naming qualifications and fees, and detailing privileges for owners and residents. It discusses property protection, lake access, and proposed improvements, including fish stocking and game introductions, aiming to unite landowners and protect property while expanding recreational aims. The piece also hints at political affiliations and potential appointments connected to the club’s actions.
The Progress criticizes Jimmie factions and J M Foster for attempting to control delegate lists for the state convention. It notes personal attacks are unwelcome, praising the parish for rejecting such tactics and predicting party members will meet in political combat at the upcoming election. The piece mocks Foster and his supporters and comments on intraparty power plays.
The Progress reports a political scene with Mr Foster and allies upset over a ticket. Disappointed supporters, notable opponents named, and a packed meeting show tension. Blanchard and others face strong opposition amid hostile reactions and talk of bluff and public disapproval.
An old classified ad lists wool sevteh plaids and black novelties with discounted prices. It touts 36 inch and 44 inch fabrics as cheap offers and mentions various fabrics like Winsor Cloth and sultry goods, urging readers to buy. The text is scattered with OCR errors and partial prices, but presents a range of textiles and sale language.
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