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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1892
Page
7
A French cavalry officer explains proper technique for riders crossing flooded waters. He warns against keeping a high upright posture and urges keeping the head up, shoulders lifted, and reins loose while the horse swims. The rider should stay forward with knees tight to the horse, grasp the mane, and guide with steady pressure to prevent suction or capsizing.
A late report credits Australia with eradicating sheep scab in Victoria and New South Wales through strict laws. Infected flocks are seized, slaughtered, and burned, with owners taxed on losses. Quarantine and dipping prevent spread, and all sheep undergo six weeks of inspection before transfer. The piece contrasts this with lax U.S. stockyard controls.
The piece discusses why horse names influence betting, noting that favorable, euphonious names appeal especially to women bettors who rely on chance. It cites Mark Twain naming his horse Baashee and mentions Boston as the sire of Lexington, named from a card game reference rather than the city.
Fragmentary notes describe a willow stake net and spring placement with unclear outcomes. Some suggest allowing the tree to grow fully while others warn that practice may hinder growth and shorten the intended space. No clear entities or events are identifiable.
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