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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1897

Page

14

Trains Would Benefit From Medical Oversight During Quarantine

In a cautious editorial stance the Progress urges allowing train service to resume with medical enforcement at every crossing. It cites Drs Gray Billiu Ford Booth Egan Allen Fisher and other experienced physicians from 1573 to supervise routes to the state line, hoping for continued freight and passenger travel and reduced economic impact. The piece argues such policy could restore confidence and business despite critics.

State Line Gray Billiu Ford Booth Egan Allen Fisher Shreveport

Infant Eugenia B. Leeb Dies

Infant daughter Eugenia B. Leeb, born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leeb, died Monday morning. The parents have endured multiple losses, and The Progress editor offers sympathy to the grieving family.

Herman Leeb Eugenia B Progress

Retail Dealers Association Forms in Shreveport

The Progress notes that city retailers have organized a Retail Dealers Association to protect and advance their interests. It cites success seen by wholesale dealers and expects benefits for Shreveport as the new association gains influence and acts in unity.

Progress Shreveport

American woman claims throne of Sweden as queen

Louise White, a young American, travels abroad with extensive documents asserting direct descent from Gustavus Adolphus and a right to Sweden’s throne. Swedish law and history show only male rulers can reign, making her bid unlikely despite support from US officials and Stockholm papers.

Sweden Louise White Indian Territory Miss White Continental Hotel Stockholm United States Maj. Ferguson Gustavus Adolphus Oscar II Gustavus IV Joan of Arc Christina Elrica Eleanora

Army Rations in Turkey Taste of Pilau Dish

Correspondents with the Turkish army during the recent war with Greece praise pilau as the national dish. A layered lamb and rice chowder with butter onions almonds raisins and spices is slow cooked in an earthen pot for three hours, steam sealed with paste.

Turkey Greece

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