West Bank railroad faces public scrutiny in Shreveport
A surveying corps from Baton Rouge and Louisiana Central railroad arrived in Shreveport amid sharp editorial critique. The piece accuses Edenborn promoters of pursuing political favoritism, personal gain, and a biased plan that would deny Bossier Parish tax revenue and levee funding, labeling the deal a costly, self serving move.
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Baton Rouge and
Louisiana Central Railroad
Shreveport
Fed River Valley
Idenborn
Caddo
Caddo Parish
Bossier
Busines
West Bank
Mr. Welsh
Edenborn
West Road
the Times
Fentleman
Jugo L. B. Carter
Wes Hut
Shreveport Residents Question West Bank Road Decision
Citizens urge investigation into the appointment of a controversial figure at high cost. They demand answers on who imposed the policy and insist Shreveport hold Edenborn responsible while examining potential gains from the West Bank road project.
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Shreveport
West Bank
Edenborn
The Female Heart Opinion Piece From Vicksburg
In this Progress essay from Vicksburg Mississippi dated October 7 a comparison is drawn between the female heart and a garden. Well cultivated minds yield continual fruits while neglected hearts grow harmful weeds. The piece urges faithful cultivation of young women with useful knowledge to keep women powerful and virtuous like a diamond sparkling in desert surroundings.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Pine Bluff Fair Ad in Shreveport Draws Big Local Delegation
A Pine Bluff Arkansas fair plans a notice in Shreveport with a large group of local figures arriving by special car. W. H. Langford, president of the Jefferson County Fair Association and Citizen's Bank, led the delegation along with fair superintendent W. H. Westbrook and other directors and editors from nearby papers and merchants.
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Pine
Board of Health
Charles Senyard
Bill Posters
W.J. Stanfield
Rison Herald
Professor Wynne
Rison Bar
S. A. McNish
Lafayette Recorder
W. C. Copes
Camden Beacon
Cotton Bales Too Heavy for a Dray Load
Three bales of cotton prove too much for a single dray load and are sometimes carried by city draymen in two trips, a common practice noted in local commerce reports.
Dozer Makes Light Work At Saturday Meet
The bulldozer was in the meet ing Saturday and drew little fear or attention as it cut very little tee, surprising spectators with its subdued showing and mild impact on the event’s flow.
Fine Arts In the League Study Program Proposal
The article urges a league to broaden members' horizons with study on great world pictures and architecture. It suggests using photography and magazine prints to explore ancient and modern masters, Jesus paintings, and wonders like the pyramids Taj Mahal and Rome's arches, ending with Washington.
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League
Jesus
Athens
Coliseum
St. Peter's
Rome
Washington
Recreation and the League moral recreation in America
A reflection on modern life under pressure urging frequent relaxation as a necessity. It argues the League must provide socially enriching recreations beyond church duties, warning against dancing and cards as unsafe, and calling for clean, elevating activities aligned with the motto Look up and lift up.
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America
League
Lift a Little: Exercise and Spirit in Church Practice
A sermon urges using gymnastic lifting as a metaphor for spiritual growth. It claims exercise strengthens body and faith, aiding Christiani n grace and power. Parishioners are urged to lift hearts prayers songs and help others, not complain, and to partake in worship regularly.
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League
Church
Moral Verse Reflection on Virtue and Death
A reflective line from Punshon on God and virtue, arguing moral worth transcends earthly limits. The poem suggests virtue travels beyond death to bloom elsewhere, framing morality as universal rather than tied to mortal life.
Beginning of Charity Emphasizes Home Church Involvement
The League urges active participation by every member in prayer and class meetings, Sunday school, and devotional gatherings. It calls for attention and aid to other League departments wherever possible, urging organized effort and devotion within the church community.
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League
Look Up: Foundations of Personal and Home Piety
The speaker urges regular church attendance, consistent giving, daily Bible reading, and private prayer as the beginnings of fervent piety. Omitting these risks great spiritual loss, while nourishing the soul enables attention to broader needs, starting with self and home necessities.
The Gain From Loss and Korea Shuts In
The piece argues patience under disappointment yields growth, citing fires that rebuilt cities. It contrasts Western progress with Korea’s past isolation, noting revolutions bring spiritual gains and opening paths for rapid advancement. It urges leagues to monitor literary and spiritual developments in these regions.
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Boston
Chicago
London
Korea
Wation
Japan
China
God
Orient
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