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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1898
Page
12
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Marten and an old sum of sixty pence. It references Dillon, Ebon, and a Marist group with potential pricing or tolls. Details are unclear but suggests a historical notice or advertisement with scattered names and monetary terms.
A garbled OCR style passage mentions Mr Mabe authorized agent The Progress paper figures local contractors powers and editors such as Hon W Q Flynt Homer Rev Burnette Wright and Dr LaPrade. It touches on honesty in politics and praise for local papers while noting Jim Crooks publishing Spiro Sun and other names in a fragmented community notice.
The readable text portrays a heated exchange about a political primary and local figures. It references a candidate, a farm, a carpey of insults, and claims of victory or defeat, with a focus on personal tone rather than clear event details.
The report notes a bond issue approved for Progreso and outlines bids to pave a block in Louisiana between Milam and Texaa. It mentions a $340,000 value and potential scenic improvements, aiming to extend a road from the Union depot to nearby hotels. The text reflects local officials gauging costs and infrastructure progress.
The text records a fervent local political scene with references to Mr. Breazeale and Mn Brian, parish loyalties in Natchitoches, warnings from party bosses, calls to support the Progress advertisers, and debate over quarantine, yellow fever opinions, and gubernatorial prospects. It mentions W. G. Ogilvie and Dr. Souchon, urging civic involvement and caution about executive power.
The article notes reorganization within the State National Guard with mentions of Lieut Col Pleasants and Capt FW Stubbs, as potential commanders. It suggests Col Sivvens may be stationed elsewhere, reflecting shifting command roles in the posts.
Fragmentary OCR narrative references patrons of a laundry in North Louisiana and a business named Tron Works. Mentions investigation and a focus on cost efficiency and best service. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable segments, limiting specific facts and entities.
A letter questions Brother Warren and the Populist stance in the upcoming election. It accuses the Populist party of vote trading in a Democratic primary and challenges Warren to name any Populist paper that rebuked Banner of Liberty. The piece defends The Progress and other Democratic papers.
A reader explains confusion in diagnosing yellow fever and dengue like symptoms, noting doctors rely on a mix of signs such as albumen, bleeding gums, yellow eyes, odor, and complexion. The passage ends with a real estate ad by W C Agurs and a mention of Emagin Baton.
Sabine Bauner praises Altgeld for exposing rotten politics while praising the Shreveport Watchman for advancing race relations. The piece argues the true white man supports progress and the Watchman’s reformist journalism, claiming Cleveland-style reform helps elevate morals, education, and religion.
The Progress highlights Dr J A Blanchard in its columns noting his Baltimore Medical College graduate status and courteous demeanor. He is predicted to secure a prominent place in the medical profession.
The Progress argues that business interests should not control quarantine policy and calls for Federal Government leadership soon. It emphasizes that the moment when the federal government must step in is approaching.
A jovial junior partner Walter Currey of Allen Currey announces the birth of a nine pound baby girl. He explains he was not drunk but celebratory on Tuesday night, while friends gathered. The piece祝祝祝 offers warm wishes to the parents and praises the progress family.
In a public meeting at Shreveport called to discuss issuing bonds for street paving Mayor McKellar suggested paving a road to the cemetery for quicker access. The remark prompted questions about the mayor’s stance toward residents and the city’s plans.
The Monroe Bulletin notes speeches to hill residents where populists show vitality and reject responsibility for Democrat conventions. The trip is described as delightful with observations of strong crops including corn cotton cane potatoes and more in the hills.
Ledbetter Brothers advertise rapid orders by phone or mail for family groceries and feed stuff. The note urges customers not to wait to check stock and claims Ledbetter Brothers stock is up to date, with Shipping to Shreveport available if needed.
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