15 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
1
A narrative portraits a newborn's arrival, first cries, and early life as family and staff cradle him into the world. It follows his unlearned reactions, temper, laughter, and tears, culminating in his passing with a sense of divine welcome. The piece emphasizes the universal journey from birth to death and the solace of faith.
The Congressional Executive Committee of the Fourth District met in Shreveport last Saturday and declared the official returns of the primary held on the 5th inst.
Official returns show Caddo's results from the October 5 congressional primary. Ballot tallies, candidate names, and county totals are recorded for local records and future reference.
General market notes list cotton grades with prices from Good Ordinary to Good Middling and nearby middling values. Provisions show bacon, dried meats, lard, and bacon plates with fractional cents per pound. Breadstuffs include flour, cornmeal, crackers, rice, coffee, tea with price ranges, and sugar and molasses. Bagging, ties, twine, iron ties, corn, and hay prices follow, with Aransas prairie hay at 7.50. An advertisement for Dr. J A Blanchard's card appears.
Mr A M Mayo of Lake Charlies, president of the State Sunday School Association, toured town Monday and praised local parish work. He and Mrs Mayo lead state efforts and plan to support Texas Avenue Sunday School, though he will be in Caldwell parish on the fourth Sunday.
In September, a Shreveport merchant reports record cotton bales and grocery sales, praising a new charge free of storage and commission. He claims local rivals overstate costs, asserting sustained 35 years in business and urging farmers to ship cotton to him to save on commissions and storage while cash advances are offered on consignments.
HB Ogilvie compares to ancient Greek sculpture and states that they fit all forms with skilled tailors. The firm advertises thorough cleaning and dyeing, prompts attention to country orders, and invites last fall suits for retouching at The Clarks 502 Texas Street opposite courthouse.
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