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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

18

Government aided savings bank proposal shared

A Monro Wis bank cashier argues for postal savings banks as a public benefit. He says government backed savings would educate citizens, spur thrift, and boost retail commerce while ensuring safety. Private management would require low returns. a public bank could offer small, safe interest and remove political influence.

Hstubust Duerie C. W. Twining First National Banc of Monro Wis Mr Twining Porate Enterprise United States Ofleins and Dlot Savings Bank

Early American History Facts and Figures

A historical summary notes the 15 star 13 stripe flag era and the admission of Vermont Mississippi Illinois and Maine as states. It highlights William Henry Harrison born 1773 in Charles City VA, his Virginia governorship, service as army ensign, Wayne aide, Northwest Territory delegate, Indiana governor, and death in 1841.

Mississippi Ilinois Maine Massachusetts William Tonty Martison United States Charles City County Benjamin Morrison, Goveror Virginia Tie Mampden-Sidney College Ger. Wayne Ohio Congress Indiana

Cotton quotations cited as near cost of production

The writer notes cotton prices are near production cost and suggests holding rather than selling. They describe granting cash advances for groceries against cotton tokens payable at Shira port or via drafts on New York St Louis or New Orleans, with favorable charges and shipments coordinated with shippers in Cobian for arrival or onward freight.

Corresrand Howe Bate Shira Drahiinjet New York St. Lewis New Orleans Shreveport

Institution Session Postponed To Monday

A fragment indicates the next session of the institution will meet on Monday the tenth. Details are incomplete in the damaged text but imply scheduling changes for an upcoming meeting.

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