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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
10
In Wicksburg on October 11 The Progress discusses shared responsibility in business discourse. It condemns monopolies and one sided talk, praising balanced conversation where all contribute and listen, noting the perils of loud, self serving voices.
Charles A. Dana, renowned editor and nestor of American journalism, died last week. The Progress mourns the loss, noting the end of editorial individuality and warning that without his mind the paper becomes a driven machine rather than a thinking creator.
Wild geese, the first of the S-880n, passed over this part of the country Monday night heading south. Birds ahead of a cold wave suggest a shift to wintry weather. The old folks call it a sign of coming cold, while younger folks share the belief.
Frank Serwich operates a restaurant and hotel on the European plan with fresh oysters and choice meals around the clock. The establishment is described as unsurpassed with no saloon connection, popular with ladies and gentlemen, modern, well furnished, and offering moderate terms for travelers seeking comfort and good service.
In this piece from Wellace's Farmer, advice urges farmers to adopt scientifically advised lightning rods. It explains embedding rods in the ground, extending above the roof comb, and using connected wiring to create an effective lightning protection system. Costs vary, but proper setup protects lives and property.
A historical note explains methods to drive four horses abreast with two lines for field work. It describes four coupling straps, adjustable loops, and external lines on outside horses, detailing how straps attach to bits and hame rings for coordinated movement.George T. Pettit outlines practical gear and procedures in Agricultural Epito.
The eleventh count held Thursday at 4 pm lists numerous names such as Miss Martin Helpman Etta Arthur Amelia Rigdon Katie Liphan Minnie Woodler Annie Maddux Julia Pickett Julia Plorsheim Sunshine Tulias Allie Bee Carter Helen Mares Lela Wilson Clara Lowise Martin Mattie Fink Jimamie Martin Bertie Phillips Esther Levs Rosa Goetsche and others with varied scores. The record outlines performances and rankings in the event.
Houston East and West Texas Railway and Houston Gulf routes run daily between Kansas City and Galveston with through trains to Shreveport Houston Austin Brenham San Antonio Eagle Pass El Paso Rockport Corpus Christi and other Texas and Mexico points. Through connections with Central Depot Houston and through tickets and sleeping car reservations available via W L Stout Union Ticket Agent Shreveport or Wm Doherty. R D Yoakum Trav Pass Agt Gen Pass Agt Houston Texas.
An abbreviated trade card advertises Mechanics' Exchange H.LINMAN Prop Fine Wines Liquors and Cigars. It touts Tony Faust Celebrated Anheuser Busch Beer always on tap fresh and cold at Laparea Ze located at 00 Texas Street Shreveport Louisiana.
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