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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1892
Page
2
The Progressive Farmer explains subscription changes and paper delivery options for readers. It urges members to provide their real name and post office when writing, and reminds advertisers readers often see ads in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER. The label date indicates when subscription time ends.
A compilation of editorial jabs and local observations on campaigns and party dynamics. Mentions Judge Carter of Asheville upholding a mule as a deadly weapon, public debate over the Force Bill, and Raleigh Signal’s opposition to a State ticket by Republicans. Notes party shifts, local job changes, and ridicules warped by humor, with references to Carnegie strikes and Senator Vance.
The article critiques Republican pessimism about Alabama elections. It claims papers exaggerate crowds and enthusiasm at Democratic speakings, while noting many attendees at events are not in sympathy. It argues the People’s party remains earnest and likely to succeed.
A column quotes a political figure praising reform issues and inviting speakers, with contact in Bryson City, NC. It notes Mr. Moye’s switch to the People's party and urges voters to back Weaver against the State ticket. The Progressive Farmer endorses the St Louis platform and says the State Alliance supports their stance.
Horse breeders gather in Raleigh August 17 and 18 for races including Pamlico the fastest horse in North Carolina. Three races on the 17th pay $100 each, plus four races with three paying $100 and a yearling trot of $50. A Breeders Association meeting is planned that night, with reduced rail rates and broad stock-raiser interest statewide.
Hon Joseph J Davis of the North Carolina Supreme Court died at Louisville on the seventh. Born April 13 1828 in Franklin county he studied at Wake Forest and the University receiving a law degree in 1850. He served in Congress 1874 to 1889 and sat on the Supreme Court since 1887. He was praised as pure upright fearless and modest a great loss to the State.
The Concord Standard highlights J P Allison of Concord as a notable farmer. His wheat crop across 140 acres yielded 1,707 bushels, about 12.2 bushels per acre, while 65 acres of oats produced 1,100 bushels, roughly 17 bushels per acre. The article admires his large, successful harvest.
After a three day harmonious meeting in Greensboro the State Alliance adjourned. Dr C W Macune and other leaders spoke while ninety two of ninety six counties were represented by delegates. The St Louis platform was adopted unanimously and The Progressive Farmer was endorsed as organ. The alliance reserves freedom to condemn or approve any party.
A caustic editorial imagines wall of campaign rhetoric loaded with tariff talk and attack ads. It accuses Democratic presses and State candidates, including Senator Ransom, of firing volleys while voters endure barbecue and quiet laughter in the audience.
Pasquotank county convention of the People's party was entirely satisfactory with full township representation and harmony. Swain county held a large mass meeting nominating a full county ticket and delegates to the State Convention. Montgomery county has joined the party with a convention and delegates to State and Congressional Conventions. A convention to nominate county officers is set for September 3 in Troy, with Jas Bond as Bertie county chairman. The party organizes the county and a Windsor convention is slated for the first Wednesday in September.
Tom Watson cites 1866 per capita in circulation as about 52 dollars and now 472. Governor Northern and Secretary Foster dispute these numbers. Foster says 1866 per capita was 18.99 and has varied 15 to 22 yearly, this year 23.41. Critics call the figures a lie, noting postwar money supply was larger yet locked in banks. The piece argues for fresh money and anti theft laws.
Congress adjourned last night amid notes of dissension and poor productivity. Members collected $14 per day, many were absent, and debates devolved into quarrels, games, and partisan clashes as pension bills and other measures moved forward.
The discussion centered on passing the force bill, with many good measures debated but ultimately killed. Constituents grew indignant as lawmakers adjourned to return home and persuade voters against them, signaling another bid to mislead the public.
The piece mocks aging Congressmen opposing railroad government ownership while noting the vast federal land grants to railroads since 1860. It cites Judge Green of Danville Virginia calling Third party supporters cowards and traitors at a ratification meeting, labeling him an anarchist and dangerous to society.
A New York travel column describes Jersey City as a trust hub and details city life. It praises elevated transit, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the dense flats of Manhattan and Brooklyn, noting vast newspaper offices, daily circulation, and the diverse immigrant districts. It ends with a tour of Coney Island and Liberty Island sights.
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