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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1897
Page
12
A Shreveport editorial argues liquor sales to minors persist due to parental indifference. The Progres s recalls it warned against illicit sales, yet cites a lack of public response and moral complicity by families, churches, and the community. The piece defends its measured stance and rejects sensationalism.
A editorial question argues against demonizing saloon keepers who lawfully operate and pay taxes, noting moral support from church members and urging humane, lawful action. It challenges hypocrisy, suggests funding charity through proper channels, and critiques church members who enable saloon traffic while calling for responsible reform.
The Colfax Chronicle is a small, irritating nuisance to the busy reader and a disconcerting sight when it falls into soup or coffee, though it receives little attention when tallying useful things in the world.
The Progress argues against Shreveport gaining from the Eden borne Valley railroad. It contends only a dozen or so men would benefit while the majority would pay without receiving any return.
A stern editorial calls for an anti trust law in Louisiana. It labels monopolistic practices as an enemy to legitimate commerce and a threat to honest principles, urging constitutional action to curb the growing menace in industries.
The excerpt condemns the hoovo and dayvo as more dangerous in politics than the negro and notes that the latter is often a good citizen while the first two are seldom so.
Editorial discusses Edenborne road to Coushatta and a proposed 870000 donation to fund local projects. Claims benefit favors wholesale trade, factories, and land gains for Bossier parish while warning it would enrich a St. Louis financier, drain Shreveport, and hurt local growth. The writer urges voting down the donation to prioritize Shreveport’s own gains.
Hanna pursues Hanna Legisla ture in Ohio amid voter strength among Black residents as Demas is favored. The commentary criticizes Mark for seeking personal gain rather than coalition-building across states or coalitions in Louisiana.
A controversial line compares the black spook to a political threat and a child scarecrow, arguing that if ignored by Democratic supporters, the danger is minimal. The remark underscores racial fear rhetoric in current politics.
The remark bluntly states that leaders across Louisiana parties oppose a fair voter tally, arguing that accurate counts would cost them electoral influence and jobs. The quote highlights a partisan stance against transparent vote counting and accountability.
A speaker urges action against racial exclusion, claiming few Black residents want to vote unless conditions change. The remark frames broader calls for voting rights and inclusion amid racial tensions and political engagement issues.
The Texas and Pacific Railway offers Nashville Centennial tickets with round trip prices and time limits due to the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. Class A allows sale until October 15 with return by November 7 at 27.10 dollars. Class B until October 15 with return in 20 days at 19.85 dollars. Class C on Tuesdays and Thursdays until October 26 with return in ten days at 18.45 dollars. Applies from Texarkana or New Orleans Gateways.
Mt Mena rises 30000 feet above sea level near Mena Arkansas and is advertised as the Souths coolest summer resort. The Rich Mountain Range location on the Port Arthur Route features a new Wilhelmena hotel under construction, tents on the grounds, cottages for sale, and special round trip fares from any Port Arthur Route point. Detailed information available from local agents or H C Orn, Gen Pass Agt BF A Honbeck, Land Commissioner Kansas City Missouri.
The Cotton Belt will operate a special excursion train from Shreveport to Little Rock on August 30 departing Shreveport around 10 a.m. and arriving in Little Rock about 7:40 p.m. Return train leaves Little Rock Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, arriving in Shreveport at 1:30 p.m. Round trip fare is $2.50.
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