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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
4
A historical quote urges strong minds and ready hands to serve public duty amid corrupting office. It contrasts leaders with demagogues and flattery, calling for men who love honor and will not lie, while justice and freedom suffer in a troubled land.
The piece argues that fear of errors slows early careers, but college education is not essential for business achievement. It lauds honesty as the core foundation and capstone of success, urges abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and notes many top businessmen succeed without college, relying on practical skills.
The piece argues neat dress signals inner worth and affects trust, urging clean linen and proper appearance as essential to self improvement. It condemns coarse humor about women, stresses maternal respect, and advises men to marry only when ready, valuing health, integrity, and industry.
A Margaret E Sangster quote advocates firm and dignified politeness when faced with impertinent questions about private matters. It suggests a plain refusal with courtesy, advising statements like I prefer not to give any information on this matter.
In Greenville, Muhlenberg lawyer John Allinson fell ill at home with heart trouble. As doctors arrived, he declared his case would be called and requested a continuance. The physician treated him, and remarkably he recovered enough to continue practicing law in Greenville.
A short clipping mocks xenophobia as an Irishwoman brings her American born child to a Canal Street shoe store. A clerk calls the boy French, the mother insists he is her own child born in America, illustrating defense of American patriotism.
A column praising Nettie Cross for wit and welcome, urging cheerfulness. It shares tips on scrapbooks for recipes and medicine chests, crochet pattern books, and children studying lives of notable people. The Progressive Farmer notes more female readership focus and Bok's advice for young men. Aunt Jennie signs off.
In a warm family note from Nettie Cross to Aunt Jennie, she praises Isabella and Elizabeth J nee Bilkins, proposes inviting Batsy to join gatherings, and hints at a monthlong absence. She signs from Franklin County New Quebec.
A reader from Cumberland County N O writes in a March 20 paper responding to Estelle. The letter argues wives are often unkind to husbands, cites examples of unreciprocated affection, and warns women not to marry unsuitable men while advising men and women to avoid drinkers and vanity. The writer concludes with praise for patient wives and condemns evil conduct as harmful to home life.
A reader shares two recipes from the Social Chat column velvet sponge cake and peach dumplings. The cake uses eggs sugar flour water lemon flavoring and icing. the dumplings wrap fresh or canned peaches in a buttered dough and bake with cream. The letter notes housekeeping realities and offers encouragement to Guilford College students.
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