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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1892
Page
4
A fragment from The Progress notes editorial and advertising activity with references to letters, commissions, and upcoming publication events. It mentions Mr Dingle and others, hinting at delays, submissions, and printing details as part of an ongoing newspaper workflow.
A fragmented OCR snippet references reform debates and subscription pricing for obscure texts, mentioning dates in October and a trip schedule from October 23 to 30. The readable lines show tenuous claims about political reform and a public offer tied to a one year Phoenixes for one year with unclear entities and places.
Messy OCR summary notes a cholera scare and vigil to guard against disease. Mentions residents, prices, a fair at 125 dollars, and a house scope project. Reports two painters injured by a scaffolding fall at 205 Milam Street Wesladay. Judge Alfred Roman of New Orleans dies at 68, noted as a criminal judge of notable ability.
A historical notice promotes a school department with products for children including blazers dresses shoes undergarwear and more. It claims high quality materials large state wide selection and money saving guarantees from Herman Young with a $100 reward for better offers and urging patrons to visit for trusted service.
The trial of Alex Hadaon for the murder of Rafas Taylor began after the court opened with a stated, largely orderly jury selection. The presiding attorney eyed a large turnout, including many Black attendees, while the paper advertises low prices and broad circulation for North Louisiana’s premier morality-focused publication.
Callon or Telephone W. Le Barnes & Co at 623 and 525 Louisiana Street for Fai Grocares and Country Prodnea. The notice advertises affordable housing options in the city and directs readers to contact the firm for details and pricing.
Fragmentary OCR reports hazardous air near a public school on Texas avenue caused by a large crowd. The text argues the unhealthy air endangers health and urges authorities to take immediate action to address the issue.
The piece blends a grand jury critique of a Sunday law violation with editorials urging readers to buy premium books and noting quarantine lines and travel precautions. It also advertises a dressmaking teacher, an apprenticeship offer, and an upcoming Texas and Pacific railway excursion ticket sale. The column closes with news of Rev L P Jackson’s illness at a local residence.
A noisy ad lists various canned foods and snacks including New Mackerel two for Se, smoked boat tongue, sour kraut and codfish, fresh Ossory, Tomatow, Cocoanuty with Grapes, Evaporated Panchot, apples, peaches, pears, freeh pews at 15¢ per can, pickles in barrel, root seasonings, and roasted coffee blend.
Alexander Borgman, an anarchist who attempted four murderous assaults, was tried in Pittsburg on Monday, found guilty on five counts, and sentenced to death with imminent commutation or pardon possible. He gave a bare defense, claiming his acts aimed at the public good and justified by the Commonwealth.
An Epworth League was organized at the Methodist Mission church on a recent Wednesday evening and elected permanent officers for the term. President: Frank St. Ticks. First Vice President: Alien Young. Second Vice President: Miss Ollin Craigs. Treasurer: O. D. Hicks. Secretary: F. 1) Oglesby.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Mansfield Louisiana on Wednesday September 21 1803 Mr W Lee Wilson and Miss Trenn Billingely wed in a mid day ceremony attended by a handful of personal friends including Prien G il lisple Fostar Gibbs of Mansfield and Mr and Mrs Mack Wellman of Shreveport.
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