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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1893
Page
2
The Progressive Farmer notices subscription terms, rates, and office details from Raleigh North Carolina. It includes editorial guidance, encouragement for intelligent correspondents, and a quotation by L L Polk about a government by the people.
Durham Daily Globe issues a 20 page spring edition with varied items. Senator Mills cites a decade of rail losses in Texas. Fire outbreaks cause great damage in Wake county. A hen tale from Graham Gleaner accompanies onion yields from Will L. Garrick. Discussions cover reforms, sheriff politics, opera prices, and New York Paris telephone costs under regulation. Kansas and North Carolina leg officials face pay questions, plus a critique of Buffalo Bill and US Indian policy.
The pension payroll totals about 180 million dollars annually, equating to roughly 15 dollars per family head in the United States. Critics argue the rise stemmed from Republican policy and demand accountability for the remaining several tens of millions beyond the stated five to six million increase.
The Progressive Farmer relocates to 122 Fayetteville Street opposite A Williams & Co book store near the State capitol grounds. The paper touts lasting print leadership, honesty, educational and industrial support, and aims to expand subscribers while urging practical political reform and active citizen participation.
The speaker condemns claimed national prosperity while Nashville faces bank closures. Commercial National Bank Mechanics Savings Bank and Bank of Commerce failed, with about three million dollars involved. Two more Nashville banks reportedly near collapse as the city wrangles over offices like marshal and postmaster.
The Farmers' Voice denounces reformers who claim knowledge to fix politics yet admit ignorance of primaries. Ministers, loud in denouncing wrongs, admitted they have never attended a primary and would not lower themselves to do so. The clash reveals superficial critique vs practical involvement.
In North Carolina Captain B Williamson promotes two fine sires Franklin Chief and Moondyne a Hambletonian horse with strong pedigree and proven auction results. The piece notes Franklin Chief as a premier southern stallion whose colts sold at Raleigh auctions and won state fair premiums.
A NC Alliance message urges unity after a divisive campaign. Leaders caution against factionalism, call for renewed lodge growth, and propose two committees to chase dues and recruit members. They deny fund misuse and urge cooperation to strengthen the Alliance statewide.
The State President and Executive Committee publish a united address urging Alliance members to educate and organize at sub and county meetings. It stresses unity, active participation, and the power of organized farmers to influence the republic, inviting members to join, discuss with neighbors, and strengthen the Alliance in North Carolina.
A Wilmington Messenger notes Mr. Cleveland exempts former office holders from applying. The Hickory Mercury reports a rush for office, while the Wilson Mirror comments on the duties of a contented farmer with a large family. The Durham Globe cites a court morning session with road supervisors who failed to report, suggesting perjury for one claims not to have seen a road in North Carolina.
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