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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1891
Page
2
A vehement critique traces the word tariff to Tarifa in Spain and frames U S tariffs as modern plunder. It denounces the policy as robbery of consumers for seller interests, urging readers to join the Progressive Farmer and renew subscriptions amid anti tariff fervor and Alliance coverage.
A Raleigh obituary reflects on Daniel Gould Fowle born 1831 in North Carolina. It praises his public service as soldier, politician, judge, and governor, notes his two marriages and four children, and lauds his purity, charity, and Christian faith. The piece contrasts him with later figures and underlines his integrity and leadership.
Richmond Review reports Gen W H F Lee of Virginia in an interview on presidential choice. He says Cleveland is the likely favorite and favors free coinage of silver, urging party unity, a statesmanlike inactivity in Congress, and avoiding expansive legislation to keep the party unbroken until 1892. He argues record should stand as is and notes possible report inaccuracy.
A letter critiques Bro Rhyne on Alliance aims arguing four core goals moral improvement social refinement mental growth and financial betterment rely on prohibition to curb liquor. The writer questions how whiskey ban would aid farmers and families and challenges the author’s logic and motives.
A letter from J Z Greene denounces excess grace claimed to be earned by making and selling whiskey. He argues that their section already has too much grace and opposes further grace grants, signifying fraternal concern within the alliance.
A member warns against partisan writing in The Progressive Farmer, an Alliance organ in North Carolina. He urges guards against using the paper to advance personal or party interests, suggests dismissal for repeated violations, and emphasizes obedience to majority decisions while preserving individual conscience.
A mass meeting adopted resolutions lamenting the death of Governor D. G. Fowle of North Carolina. The speakers praised him as a brave soldier, learned lawyer, wise legislator, just judge, brilliant orator, and a progressive chief magistrate. Resolutions were sent to state newspapers for publication.
The First District meeting in Plymeuth North Carolina features Ben Terrell, a Texas Alliance orator, addressing farmers and workers. A full court house hears praise for Terrell and calls for organizing the race. A national plan for a general Alliance lecture system is hailed and members urged to hear Terrell. The Alliance song Clasp Hands is promoted as a premium for new subscribers.
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