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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1891
Page
2
A packed issue covers Alliance letters from Oak Grove and Shady Grove, debates on legislature actions, and reactions to the Goldsboro Headlight. It notes Col. Saunders’s death, Baron Fava's recall, and discussions on money theory and economic reform. The piece defends Alliance policy while urging broader farmer gains and economic diversification.
Advertisers trumpet the Magnolia Gin from Gillett Gin Company and Decorah Steel Wind mills from Gould and Caldwell Co. Readers are urged to study promotions for bicycles by Western Pearl Co and John R, noting benefits for neighbors and future buyers. The piece promotes local ads as valuable information.
The Progressive Farmer column questions Mr. Beall's defense of Cleveland and party loyalty arguing Alliance members reject hero worship and oppose Wall Street money power. A correspondent from Aurora criticizes Beall and highlights Sub Treas ury and silver debates impacting local politics. R A Lane of Pamlico County adds a liberty minded critique urging independent thinking.
A letter to the editor in SHALL WE TAX OR REPUDIATE argues for or against an income tax, urging farmers to consider higher assessments and new revenue. The writer warns repudiation would doom finances, while claiming the tax should target the wealthy and protect common citizens.
A reprint presents five questions on state funding to the University and political acts. Answers indicate: 20000 dollars per year paid. last legislature spent a few hundred dollars on repairs. Ramsey left to start his own business. a caucus in Secretary Beddingfield's office discussed House organization. Alliancemen and Democrats backed Senator Vance to align votes, with no clear alternative motive given.
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