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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1893
Page
2
A publication style note urges concise, publication ready communications with publisher post office details and signatures. It quotes L. L. Polk on government of the people and aims to attract intelligent correspondents across counties seeking value driven reports.
The Warrenton Record ridicules calamity howlers and notes free silver literature offered by the Pan-Amerigap Bi Metallic Association. It cites political missteps, bank failures, and Alliance activity in North Carolina, praising The People's Advocate and Sub- Alliances while urging concise reporting and continued reform debates.
In a fiery exchange readers hear strong support for Vance’s stated reformist path, with critics labeling him out of step and others praising his knowledge of national politics. A Liberty Randolph County Alliance picnic is announced for August 12 with speakers including President Butler. An 1893 Augustus Bay hoax letter from The Progressive Farmer quotes The Lone Fisherman lampooning gold standard politics and calling for sound money while mocking Albany and Washington squabbles.
The article argues confidence collapse drove the Alliance crisis, accusing plutocratic forces and Wall Street of demoralizing reforms. It credits a recovered spirit, renewed recruitment, and renewed resolve to continue the reform war, framing defeat as slavery and victory as freedom.
A commentary denounces The New York Times for its Sherman law stance and critiques the 1884 panic, bank reserves, and price depressions. It argues repeal would not fix the economy, urges reform unity, and promotes a state alliance gathering near Greensboro with local notes on Caldwell county residents.
J C Cameron of New York proposes a 3 percent loaned silver dollars system for national banks, with Treasury coins equal to 25 percent of capital and eventual government purchases to back the plan if silver prices stay fair. The piece criticizes low loan rates to banks and high interest to borrowers, urges free coinage of silver, notes Alliance activity in Shelby, and recalls political clashes over banking and money. An August Alliance encampment at Boiling Springs is announced, with Col Harry Skinner among speakers. In Washington County Georgia, J C Duggan, a Populist, wins the tax receiver race over Democrat B C Harris by 227 votes.
The Alliance tobacco warehouse at Henderson closed recently, attributed to money shortages. Critics say papers push Third party blame, while 12 000 and 8 000 business failures, mostly from Democrats and Republicans, go unreported. W A Graham improves and sits up briefly, prompting statewide well wishes.
A critique of reformist editors who claim moral prayers against liquor and advocate political influence. The piece mocks evasion between praying and voting, ties it to Alliance reformers, notes editor clashes with other parties, and mentions Chicago anarchists and a pardon incident as context.
The Prosperity Howler mocks claims of nationwide prosperity while criticizing farming, finance, and politics. It cites declines in Alliance membership, praises Cleveland, mocks Jefferson, and notes widespread bank failures. It targets Vance and Populists, urging readers to judge Congress by action and offering a Strother book for a sharp reply to a political prompt.
The Indianapolis Journal muses that when the Democratic party adopts a national platform it should include a proviso that if successful in the next election the platform becomes null and void. This satirical note reflects partisan frustration with platform promises and electoral outcomes.
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