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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
26
In Wickesburg October 1 87 the Progress laments talk monopolies and bores, condemning self important talkers and praising restraint. It notes the death of Charles A. Dana, calling him the nestor of American journalism, and mourns the loss of editorial individuality to mechanized 'progress'.
The first wild geese of the season were observed heading south Monday night, a typical sign that a cold wave may follow. Elders hail the omen as a sure indicator of an approaching severe snap, while youths share the belief as well.
Frank Serwich estaurent and Hotel offers a popular resort for ladies and gentlemen. The hotel is modern in all its appointments and furnished in the best style. Freont offer comforts to guests. The best attention to all guests. Terms moderate. Prax Serwich, Prop.
A historical note urges farmers to adopt scientific lightning rod methods. It describes simple setups using barbed wire, copper, or iron rods connected to the ground, with comb points raised above the roof and sharp upper ends. The piece stresses lowering risk to lives and property and cites Wellsace's Farmer as the source.
A Pettit article describes a four horse line setup for linking four horses with adjustable loops and couplings. It explains two methods: central coupling and outside horse line use, detailing loop, strap, and bead connections for single and multi-horse teams.
The report details an afternoon count with names including Miss Martin Heipman, Amelia Rigdon, Minnie Woodley, Annie Maddux, John Pickett, Julia Florsheim, Bunshine Tullos, Beef Carter, Gara Mat, Amand Howell, Florence Peace, Rose Goete, among others. It reads like a sequence of competitors or entrants with unclear roles.
Daily services link Kansas City to Galveston via Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad to Shreveport and Houston East and West Texas Railway to Houston with through connections to Austin Brenham San Antonio and other Texas and Mexico points. For tickets and reservations contact Union Ticket Agent Shreveport or write Trav Pass Agt Gen Pass Agt Houston Texas.
Local business listing for Mechanics' Exchange with H LINMAN owner and offerings of fine wines liquors and cigars. Mentions Tony Paast celebration and Anheuser Busch beer with references to Tap availability and Labor B Texas Street Shreveport, likely a regional trade notice.
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