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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1895
Page
6
In a rural dialogue, a Daisyland Democrat complains his party needs supplies and fears mortgage law. A reply stresses Supreme Court relief, notes four of five judges support the decision, and avoids self incrimination as per the law. Betsy winks at the talk of politics and party labels.
The page lists advertisers such as S W Travers Co Richmond Prizes For Corn B F Avery Sons and Willis Whinery with a note to mention THE Progressive ARMER. A speech fragment quotes a House remark praising Jerry Simpson’s silver debate stance and urges readers to take the Progressive Farmer to the field this spring.
Correspondence from Prosperity North Carolina describes a farmer experiment using corn cobs in holes with rich soil to generate carbonic acid gas that feeds melon vines. The article details methods, yields near frost, and notes a rival plan with salt and manure. it promotes careful farm practices and ending wasteful soil use.
In a sermon from The Armory, F J Wilkin cites Michael Angelo and Raphael to urge Christians to adopt the word amplius as a call for bolder, wider missionary work. He denounces sectarianism, lax effort, and division, urging the church to preach to all nations and trust divine power to fulfill the gospel.
Correspondence from Raleigh and Elliott NC in 1895 shows Marion Butler defending Populist principles, opposing Goldbug control of parties, and urging unity under the People’s banner. The page also notes a request for a female agent for The Progressive Farmer and an advertisement for Cheney's blood and mucous cure.
Guilford County Farmers Alliance to meet in its next regular session at Summerfield 12 miles northwest of Greensboro on April 11, 1895. J. L. Lang secretary. W. H. Case president.
The notice seeks one lady agent at every post office in the state and warns not to contact if an agent already serves your office. It lists numerous counties and towns and invites nonlisted offices to request THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER Premium List for ladies and subscription materials. Also advertises Summers Morrison & Co. as a major Chicago fruit and produce handler reaching Southern trade.
Advertise your land and farms in The Progressive Farmer. Farmers with browlel horses cattle hogs or chickens urged to place notices. North Carolina manufacturers urged to advertise their diverse industries.
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