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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1898
Page
12
Fragmentary 19th century political column condemns socialism and endorses Judge Sutherland as ideal for Congress. It praises conscientious voters and stresses the district should record a viable choice next Thursday, citing dignity of labor and public trust. References Populists and canvassing themes slip through the garbled text.
Ambiguous 19th century political text discusses renomination struggles, Republican divides, and questions of consent among leaders. Mentions individuals such as Waes Reed and Beyuuwrt with uncertain attributions, reflecting factional debates and divergent press reports.
A critic notes that labeling someone a crank can mask a guilty conscience and justify failing to perform known duties, suggesting the poke at character serves as a retreat rather than addressing the issue.
A moralist laments liquor trafficking and argues accountability spans sellers, drinkers, and voters. He questions the relative blame of the tavern keeper compared with those who distribute liquor or approve its sale.
Pastor of First Baptist will be absent tomorrow morning by agreement. The Weogomninag service will unite with the Texas Avenue congregation at the Baptist church. George Whee, 7 bows in the city, represents a broad effort to honor the union.
Cottage prayer meeting will be held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles A Waites on Western Avenue next Tuesday night at 8 o clock All Christians and those who want to be are cordially invited
The city executive demands that every voter in the councilmen primary vote for seven or the ballot will be invalid. Ballots with more or fewer than seven marked will be counted as spoiled. The issue sparks debate over electoral integrity and party guidance. Master A W O Hick Jr returns home on furlough and Querries, Winter and Youree push for curbing parish quarantine costs amid concerns over expenses.
Mr W B Weaver a reliable roof painter is in Shreveport again and waits to do your work. He guarantees all his work and will stay as long as he is kept busy. Masters Joseph J and Thomas HL Kelly left for Austin Texas Thursday night to resume their studies. These are two bright land manly youths with family and friends meeting much.
Dr A R Booth now in regular service is home on furlough and in good natured jovial spirits. A comfortable five room house with sewer connection and cistern water, ideal for a business man.
A burning vessel, a sall steam propeller ship, caught fire near the wharf and men struggled to save the crew. The captain, owner of the vessel, appeared resigned to loss, while a classmate urged saving belongings. locals aided, flames raged, and the last man was brought to safety as bystanders watched the vessel sink into smoke and embers.
The warmest parts of Italy visited by the ordinary tourist are two rivieras shores. One runs from Nice to Genoa with Mentoni Monte Carlo and San Remo. The other coast lies on the sunny side of the promontory that bounds the bay of Naples with Amalfi as its gem.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Feoety and Am Pina with hints of hotels and a list of names. It references royalty, a person named Robert Stew or Stew ia and a host of unclear terms. The readable items are sparse but suggest a clipped notice or event listing with multiple proper nouns.
The text cites naval history figures and ships, praising Ericsson and Cushing for innovations. It notes torpedo warfare and monitor design, recommending naming a vessel after Ericsson as a tribute to his invention, and honors the memory of the Confederate ram Albemarle’s destruction and related actions.
A historical snippet recalls New Yorks early revolutionary boldness as Patriots dumped 18 chests of tea from the London off Battery Park, predating Boston events. It notes the Golden Hill clash near City Hall Park and highlights leaders and figures shaping New Yorks fight for liberty.
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