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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1893
Page
6
Senator Gorman denounces the March session, citing rushed naval and other appropriation bills full of misspellings and errors. He argues overproduction claims, warns farmers to grow bread and meat, and laments rising costs harming both parties and the public.
A Cotton Plant editorial argues that partisan anger in North Carolina targets the Alliance and its Business Agency. It cites indictments against an Allianceman who joined the People's party and describes legislative attempts to cripple the alliance as driven by bias, not law or justice.
The Cotton Plant reports successful County Alliance gatherings in Chester, Lancaster, and Darlington counties. Leadership in Chester includes Cunningham Love McDaniel McKeown. Lancaster and Darlington also show solid, capable stewardship. Speeches by Duncan and an exhortation by the writer were well received. the group plans to return to show appreciation.
In April 1892 the United States Senate resolved to have its Agriculture Committee investigate the causes of low prices and demand for agricultural products. Senator Jas Z George of Mississippi chaired the cotton subcommittee with Alfred B Shepperson as secretary, examining cotton production and consumption globally.
The Central Office Raleigh reports a very severe winter with record cold and heavy snows, January averaging 10 degrees below normal and February near normal. March varies by region, dryness increases, fruit and fertilizer use rise, and many predict cotton planting though economists warn of price dips. Week ending April 3, 1893 shows generally favorable farm work with extreme temperatures and localized frost damage. Eastern Central and Western districts note frost impacts on peas strawberries fruit, but peach plum and cherry trees bloom. planting corn continues as rains are needed and various rain amounts are listed across towns.
Physicians and consumers reported Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. The product touted improved appetite strength and digestive comfort with regular use.
A comical exchange centers on Major Zeke Bilkins and Obediah Sykes. Sykes challenges Bilkins to mortal combat at the Dizmal Swamp on May 20 with a double barreled gun, citing Betsy Bilkins’s remarks about lawmakers. Bilkins suggests sending Betsy to duel and taking a fishing trip, planning a grand picnic while Betsy cooks for weeks.
Extracts from letters received from club-raisers and friends show numerous names and subscriptions to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER. Octogenarian notes of thanks and pledges to reform flank reports from North Carolina counties and Virginia allies, praising the paper and urging continued support for the State Agency fund.
Special notice advises parties to address W. A. Graham, Trustee, Marhpelah, N. C., for contributions to the Business Agency fund and not to the writer, who denies handling or distributing the fund. The signer is W. H. Wort, S. B. A.
The county alliance schedule shows Lenoir Warren Halifax Randolph Wake Richmond Edgecombe Craven Brunswick Bertie Camden Martin Rockingham Forsyth Duplin Johnston Mecklenburg Nash Guilford Cabarrus Vance counties all planning 13 April meetings or nearby dates with multiple alliances or sub alliances. Several sessions specify venues such as Mount Pisgah Pine Grove and Rockingham. Notable notes include President Butler addressing meetings on April 20 and at a public address at noon in unspecified places.
Dr Cyrus W Thompson will address meetings in multiple counties in April 1893 with dates in Catawba Taylorsville Jefferson and more. The article notes increasing forest fires and several local dwellings burned along with memorial notices for Brethren J H Nuckles Martha J Apple Roella Blair and D C Holland with alliances passing resolutions in their memory.
The Dakota Ruralist, alliance paper of the northwest, announces a special offer for The Progressive Farm at $175. H. L. Loucks and J. R. Lowe are named as presidents and editors, assuring alignment with Farmers Alliance and Industrial University. Copies may be sent free with the order.
For sale a No 3 flange frame country Campbell press with two form rollers rock and screw and table distribution with springs bed 31 by 46 matter 27 by. Also complete steam fixtures. Present in use about two years, overhauled four months ago by a Campbell chinist and is now in perfect order. Address FF P BACO Asheville NC.
Seed corn offers twenty years cultivation with two to six ears per stalk and white firm kernels. Planting after harvest yields timely maturity and strong growth on low ground. Price 50 cents per press or equivalent freight. Orders directed to J W Wellons Durham NC or to B Mann & Co Raleigh NC or N Mul Co Durham NC.
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