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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
5
A Philadelphia tale of a poor girl named Hattie May Wiatt who saved pennies to enlarge her church. Her tiny red pocketbook and a note of ambition led to a vast expansion including a life sized statue, a college hallway display, a hospital for children, and a Sunday school that seats thousands.
In Emporia a disreputable man died and a clergyman admitted he knew nothing about the deceased. He invited anyone from the congregation to speak, but none did until an old man from the back row spoke up about the Sub-Treasury. The World of Hiawatha, Kansas reports the incident.
An old conductor who owned a controlling stock stake in a small historic railroad refuses a new general manager's demand to resign. The manager seeks to hire fresh blood, but the conductor asserts his ownership and power, declaring he will fire the manager. The dispute ends with the conductor maintaining leadership over the line.
A Frenchwoman named Marguerite Boyenval, 25, fell into cataleptic sleep on May 29, 1883, and has shown no consciousness since. For nine years nourishment was injected as jaws remained fixed and the body largely inert, yet the face and figure show little change. Hair and nails stop growing, joints stiffen, eyes fixed upward, and lips lack elasticity, while overall appearance remains remarkably youthful.
The Progressive Farmer announces a promotional offer running now until November fifteenth offering a subscription for fifty cents. The notice invites readers to create their own clubs to take advantage of the deal and enjoy agricultural content.
A visiting observer praises Southern hospitality and daily courtesy. She notes neighbors’ constant help in sickness, the ritual of flowers and valentines, and the social warmth extending to newcomers. She contrasts Northern service and kitchen arrangements with Southern practices, describing discreet kitchens and admirably cautious housekeepers.
A tall countryman argues in a bank about discounting notes. He claims Michigan’s upper peninsula bankers can make more money in ten minutes than others in ten years. The tale ends with the cashier learning the trader’s method would charge 1.37 for a 150 note, a wages of cheap credit, as per his claimed discount, prompting the bank to reject such practice.
Bill Newman of Madison Square Garden argues that stories of loving elephants are fanciful. He says few elephants defend their keeper and real control comes from consistent, sometimes harsh, discipline and fear of punishment. He notes dishonest trainers create "bad" elephants and claims he has survived over a dozen close calls in twenty two years.
A long humorous Irish letter from Tullymucklesch rag Kilkenny to Larry O’Hooligan in America. It mocks death and estate details, jokes about rabbits stuft with pays and gravy, and ends with a playful farewell from Judy McGee and the grandmother Pat Finnegan.
A collection of humorous vignettes from The Opening Gun and other cartoons. Jests about bachelor life, married men, and social faux pas mix with quips from various papers. Notable skits include a bachelor apartment paradox and a playful exchange about letters and remittances.
Pro golfers reach a 1pm start for a fifty putt challenge, with clubs prepared and players ready to compete under steady conditions.
A dialogue snippet shows Jonker admonishing a woman for discussing business at a social gathering. He calls it unpardonable form to talk shop, while she presses for a reply, reflecting etiquette and restraint themes in social conduct.
A Philadelphia manufacturer recalls a former superintendent who started as a low wage worker. Within days of the Centennial Exposition medal, the ambitious youth rose from package delivery to trusted zeal and leadership, earning advancement and greater capital for the firm. State lecturer’s appointments.
Dr N M Culbrech lecturer for the Sixth Congressional District speaks to Alliance members and friends at multiple Anson County locations. Lilesville April 26 Marven April 27 Union Church Thursday April 28 Hopewell Church Friday April 29 at 11 a m. Public invited to attend.
A. C. Shuford, Seventh district lecturer, will address the public at Alliance Fair Grounds in Cleveland on April 29, Pocor’eashor on May 1, 2, and 3, and at China Grove Enochville Mill Bridge. Speaking to begin promptly at 11 a.m. each day, with a private Alliance meeting after the public addresses.
Advertises convenient central location with neat pleasant rooms and necessary comforts for the traveling public. Rates range from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars per day with specie rates offered weekly or monthly.
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