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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1896

Page

10

The Hottest Region on Earth Near Persia Coast

The article describes extreme heat on the southwestern Persian coast near the Persian Gulf and Bahrein. Temperatures reach above 100 and up to 120 degrees in July and August, with wells dry and water scarce. Divers called Muchadores extract gulf water from springs at depth, carrying bags of water ashore.

Perks Persia Enya Anguat Bahrein Babrein Gulf Cay Gamond Salatory

Attorney McEnery Faces Salem Justice in Odd Exchange

In Salem a case before a justice of the peace saw attorney Garrett McEnery persistently objecting to opposing evidence. The judge, irritated by frequent interruptions, finally snapped at McEnery asking what kind of lawyer he was. McEnery jokingly replied two patent lawyers as the exchange proceeded.

Garrett McEnery Caer Salem McEnery

Remarkable Society Tales Amid Scattered News From Creston to Broadway

The item highlights Dr. Rawles of Creston Iowa taking his own medicine with damaging results and a Christian science matter led by Mrs Mar Jey of Auburnville about a lost gold watch. It also notes Mrs Della Stacey in New York smoking a cigarette on a Broadway car to win a wager, drawing public attention and reactions from other passengers.

Dr. Rawles Creston Iowa Adége Ant the Daglar Mar Jey Auburnville Mass Simpson Marley Della Stacey New York Metropolis Broadway Stacey New Orleans Charles Clere H. Engiehardt Mr. Clere Englehardt White Charles Birmingham Security Brewing Company Adele Street William Berrill Herrill W. J.tonkin New Orleana Finnegan Jim Amadio Amadio Tonkin Wright Wilson Negrosa Kentwood Ricks Hicks Paul Reesumponi Wilson Plato Rick Linus Duggan Catfish Town Baton Rouge Old Caroling Perdido Street New Basin Willam Lonigan FEU Peter Fleming Gangrinder Ida Peters Bourde Himeek Cupid

Louisiana News Notes Ballooning through a blur of misprints

A jumbled Louisiana wire service item reports a series of local incidents. It mentions a young girl, a Baton Rouge shopper, a criminal case in New Orleans, a fatality rumor, a warehouse fire, wage disputes on a freight line, and various minor accidents and crimes with numerous misspellings and garbled names.

Tragedy and odd census notes amid a quirky era

A long, rambling 19th century style snippet reports varied US trades numbers including machinists and carpenters, then details a Brooklyn romance on a death bed ending in marriage, plus world age statistics. It mentions a potato pest near Sioux City, a Johns Hopkins mosquito finding, and a Jersey serenade anecdote before closing with scattered fragments.

Farce of Habit Excerpt From Borough Tale Reveals Error

Fragmentary OCR shows garbled lines about a habitual theme and a daughter, with quoted exclamations and unclear action. The readable words hint at a dramatic moment but lack coherent facts, names, dates, or places to anchor a fuller summary.

The Life of David From Boy to King and Beyond

This fragmentary text traces David’s life from youth to kingship, highlighting his faith, leadership, and growth through trials. It notes his preparation in exile, his eventual rule over Judah and Israel, his battles, reforms, and temple plans, and his enduring legacy despite moral failings.

Tug Latte David Hirth Dawid Kon Desse Methtohem Goths Rutfier Sam Sharesman Witllory Sietan al Yar Kent Thors Farly ‘Hrainnigg Thavid Goliath Saul Judah Hebron Tarael Ain Absalom aeVonty Jeruanlem Tyayid Hawas Joel Beat Land of Valentine

Stray horses in London heat struggle with riders

A fragmentary report describes two stray horses near a handsome sandau in London, suffering in the heat as their heads are exposed to the sun and riders struggle to control them. The readable text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear details.

Sandau Loutonm

Fashion Notes From The Day’s Desk On Style

A fragment outlines ladies fashion preferences with emphasis on plain skirts as favored, well made garments gaining popularity. The text hints at travel ready furniture and garland motifs with autumn leaves and berries, though garbling makes specifics uncertain.

Traveliog Hale

Explorers Route From Zamattwue to Upper Conte in Africa

Fragmented OCR narrative describes a journey from Zamattwue on July 8 1995 led by Ant M Spock and companions Mo 00 Saint Reto across Kauatorial Africa toward the Upper Conte. Encounters with Masai and other tribes include attempts to stop the expedition. The text blends names, places, and encoded phrases in a period newspaper voice with numerous garbled terms and nonstandard spellings.

Ateten Manvicn Afton Caploren Las Palm Kiel Krnge Kauatorial Aftica Aty Versenniy Conte Meni Kenia Borhngo Tens Gy Uganda

Unclear Health Remedies and Miscellaneous Lines

Fragmented ad like text lists various remedies and quotes about women, teeth, and attention. Mentions Syrup of Figs California Fig Syrup Company and Piso's Cure for Pains with scattered references to Chester Florida and clothing advice. The readable items form a collage rather than a coherent news item.

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