03 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1892
Page
1
Our premium offers are grouped into special features described in the Hing columns. Space constraints prevent separate ads for each premium item. A limited period plan covers all premium offers for canvassers and subscribers.
A historical notice outlines a multi tier gift promotion for subscribers. Prizes include visiting cards progress for one year, a plush work box, baseball gear, wall panel, writing desk, collar and box, croquet set, water set, perfume, paintings, vases, chamber set, hammocks, shoe blocking case, tea set, Rogers silver, harness, cart, cooking stove, sewing machine, precalor camera, and more. Each tier adds a larger prize with the Progress for one year, to be mailed to address upon payment.
A discussion urges residents to speak up for progress, promising fair treatment for all voices. The text notes that contributing to community projects requires relatively little effort and can boost local opportunities.
By writ of execution, a constable will sell at public auction at 28 William Street on Saturday September 1 the household effects of the judgment debtor. Items include dishes, beds, and chattels. O. Hicks offers some goods at rock bottom prices at the sale location.
An 19th century letter covers crop prospects in Bosier parish, praise for Hessler’s Sentell horse farm and hospitality, and local political views favoring Democratic principles. It notes touring Collinsturz races, committee reshuffles at the Treasury, and Canadian postmaster tenure questions, ending with praise for Keneth town’s growth and a city school opening plan.
Special correspondence from Washington notes the problem of committees appointed by department heads to cut red tape and save money. The piece criticizes the delays and tedious reports, portraying the process as routine and often ineffective.
A letter to the editor from Keatchie Louisiana on September 2 102 reports bleak outlook for the fall cotton crop. boll weevil Sharpshooter and heavy rains are blamed for a projected one third to one quarter drop from last year. Local farmer J Pullione and Mr Fullilove are cited as experienced authorities forecasting reduced yields. The writer notes discussions with Practical Partner and references The Progies column as the source of ideas.
A compilation of quoted last words attributed to notable figures from Washington to Napoleon era leaders. The garbled OCR yields a collage of famous, solemn, and ironic farewell lines, including Jefferson, Jackson, Rousseau, and More, reflecting on faith, duty, and mortality.
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