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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

2

Need of savings banks in the United States

A First National Bank of Monroe cashier argues for government or private savings banks. He says private, well supervised savings banks could offer higher deposits rates, while a government system would standardize returns. He urges a nonpolitical bank management board and predicts broad benefits for depositors and retail trade.

Hem. Co W. Twining First National Bank of Monroe Wis Postal Savings Banks Twining United States Savings Bank Chicago

Coon dog Distracted by Small Hare on Track

A coon dog commonly loses its pace when a small hare darts across the trail causing the dog to swing off the original path. The incident illustrates the unpredictability of tracking work in field conditions.

There Are Few Birds More Beau tiful Than a Billy Goat

A brief note celebrates the striking appeal of a billy goat with emphasis on its beauty and distinctive presence in a rural or pastoral setting.

A History Lesson on Early U S States and Leaders

After 1795 the flag carried 15 stars and 15 stripes until 1818 when stripes fell to 13. Vermont joined in 1791, Mississippi in 1817, Illinois in 1818, Alabama in 1819. Maine became independent in 1820. William Henry Harrison, born 1773 in Virginia, rose from ensign to army aide to Wayne, then held many posts including first governor of Indiana territory. died 1841.

Vermont Green Mountain Mississippi Ilinois Alabama Maine Massachusetts William Henry Harrison United States Charles City County Benjamin Iharrison Virginia Hampden-Sidney College Wayne Ohio Northwest Territory Congress Indiana Territory

Cotton price notice offers cash or storage for shipments

Quotations for cotton are low near cost of production and many planters prefer to hold. I offer cash or groceries on all cotton shipped, with options to liquidate maturities payable at Shreveport or by drafts on New York, St Louis or New Orleans. Low insurance and storage rates, long storage possible, correspondence welcome.

Iam Shreveport New York St. Louis New Orleans

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