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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1894

Page

3

Gentlemen Robbers and Zaccheus Sermon in One Item

A Paris police report details an elite band of respectable criminals who pool their proceeds and share 5/1 a month, with a quarrel exposing members led by Corbeau and a confession by Chatton. Separately a Fort Scott cashier Eva Thompson fends off a robber at pistol point, while a spider bite endangers Mr Culpepper in Georgia. the column then cites Talmage sermons on Zaccheus and restitution, urging honesty, home, and family faith as salvation.

Paris Chatton Corbeau Charton Eva Thompson Easiier Fort Scott Kan Funis J. W. Culpepper Macon Arica Bavorryy Talmage Toeave Australia India Zaccheus Jerico Adideus The Ring Jesus Trhory Christ Heaven and Earth God Heaven Athens Bethlehem Sharon Pacific Slope Pacific Coast Kingdom of Heaven William Pennington House of Representatives Ludlow

The Sunday School Lesson on Jesus in Nazareth

A compact study of Jesus in the Nazareth synagogue from Luke 4, detailing his reading of Isaiah, the proclamation of the fulfilled scripture, and the reaction of townsfolk. It notes Jesus’ authority, the crowd’s disbelief, and the attempted pursuit as he withdraws to Galilee.

Jesus Franlee Jerusalem John iv Andrews Galilee Bethesda John the Baptist Nazareth Taday Ife Ani Exsaias Isaiah Miinister Joseph Capernaum Elias Elijah Farrar Godet

Brown's Iron Bitters Promises Strength and Digestion Aid

An 19th century style advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for overwork burnout, digestive issues, and excess bile. It claims to rebuild the system, aid digestion, cure malaria, and describes it as a splendid tonic for women and children, noting the unpredictability of a crank’s turn.

Syrup of Figs Purports Gentle Laxative Benefits

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative easing constipation without weakening organs. It claims cleansing effects on kidneys, liver, and bowels, curing fevers and headaches, and notes available 50c and 1 bottles from druggists. The California Fig Syrup Co manufactures the product and copies warn against substitutes.

California Fig Syrup Co

Nature's Handiwork and Odd Facts

A clipped column notes how electricity powers 300 American mines and recalls flax dating to 2000 years before Christ. It mentions a West Chester merchant using a rat to trap flies, Australia’s tiny kangaroo species, and differences between day and night owls. It closes with a remark on the average cloud height above Earth.

West Chester Australia

Killing Elephants in Africa Threatens Extinction

A Contra Africa writer from Tete warns that elephants across south and central Africa are being killed at an unsustainable rate and may be effectively exterminated within years. He notes traders in Prov Yete and Rumbo send 800 hunters annually north of the Zumbesi to shoot indiscriminately, urging all African powers to ban export of tusks over ten pounds. Then, in Michigan, the Central copper mine in Rewaynee county shuts after forty years, harming stockholders and 400 workers as water shortages halt ore extraction.

Zrechens Japus Tete Sizra Central Africa Zumbesi Africa Torst Vorty Rewaynee County Michigan Pein Advidemis

Brown's Iron Bitters Promises Strength and Appetite

A long, period voice obituary and ad fragment extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to cure debility, back pain, and liver issues, promising renewed strength and appetite. It targets families and aging individuals, boasting restorative effects and broad usefulness.

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