Fragmented Local Notice About Newspaper Agent
A fragmentary OCR item mentions an authorized agent and representative connected to The Progress and a paper collector. The readable text is incomplete and unclear about actions, dates, or places.
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR item mentions an authorized agent and representative connected to The Progress and a paper collector. The readable text is incomplete and unclear about actions, dates, or places.
The Progress blasts the Natchitoches parish primary results citing large vote totals for Breazeale and alleging improper counting and promotional manipulation. It argues most Democrats will support the nominee but many supporters of Sutherlin will vote cautiously, while the paper endorses Breazeale but refuses to advocate his cause, deeming the action unjust.
A critical open letter urges calm over yellow fever fears in Shreveport. It argues the disease is no longer dangerous, questions the panic, and likens alarm to childhood myths while urging reasonable action based on low death rates.
A long, fractured piece reflects on fear of yellow fever and quarantines, criticizes strict measures, and argues for federal intervention. It shifts to local politics with Breazeale, Brian, and Calhoun, debating campaigns, party loyalties, machine influence, and the coming race in the Sixth Ward amid militia threats and electoral tension.
A fragment notes that a mild illness form attracting measles or dengue would have drawn far more attention and likely caused a heavier death rate, implying a discussion of disease severity and public concern.
Fragmentary political note hints at a district race with Foster and Marston as contenders and Calhoun weighing in. It mentions support from the Pops banked toward Marston and an old town setting influencing the outcome.
A chorus of gossip paints the council as heated over street bonds, office tensions, and looming public disputes. Whispers link Guynemer, Allen and Bernstein to aggressive oratorical tactics, while questions swirl about the supreme judge’s influence and a bridge issue’s fate.
Advert published by The Progress seeks a manager for a cotton plantation near Shreveport for 1899. Applicants should include references and salary expectations. a moderate salary is anticipated. Send details to The Progress.
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