Progressive Farmer accounts affirmed by bookkeeper in 1891
The statement of Edwards and Broughton over press-work for the Progressive Farmer is declared correct by book-keeper T J Bashford, witnessed by Notary W T Womble. The passage then critiques crime methods and city life, praising reconciliation and fraternal ties between North and South, ending with Bravo Baltimore.
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Edwards & Broughton
Raleigh
N. C
T. J. Bashford
W. T. Womble
J. W. Denmark
THE
Progressive Farmer
Mike Oath
New York
United States
Massachusetts
Washington
Baltimore
Monumental
Carrollton
Editorial notes on reciprocity and policy in 1890s
A compendium editorial from a late 19th century paper arguing for reciprocity with Spain and universal free trade, urging taxes to be shared, and praising Mr Buarye's answer to Italy. It critiques the Herald and condemns delay in capital punishment while advocating speedy justice. It supports Cleveland but opposes his stance on free silver, urging both tariff reform and free coinage, and asserts the Alliance will oppose Cleveland if needed. It also rejects North Carolina editors pressuring for tariff-only aims, insisting on both tariff reform and free silver.
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Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
North Carolina
United States Senate
Senate
ELM Grove Alliance
Ephor
Order
Old Rowan
Elm Grove
Alliance
Farmer
Progressive Farmer
Piedmont Alliance Fair
Alliancemen
Alliance Temple
Henry Clay
Lucius LaGong
Alliance says steer clear of parties and lead with ballot
The author argues the Alliance must remain independent of both major parties and not subordinate to party aims. A bold defense of nonpartisan action, urging decisive leadership and use of the ballot to push reform, with references to Roscoe Conkling and a call for an independent agricultural platform if needed.
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W. T. Wemsblee
Spain
Buarye
Italy
Baron Fava
Herald
Gotham
Heaven
Earth
U. S. Senate
Roscoe Conkling
Republic
Capitol Hill
A. B. Gwynn
C. L. Miuarr
Cor. Sec’y
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