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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1893

Page

7

Few Jobs for Many Unemployed at Sewer Site

At Bexver Colorado on August 14, about 2,000 unemployed men gathered for sewer work that began with capacity for only forty new workers. Five hundred Italian laborers were nearby but not admitted. only three Italians, longtime locals, secured employment. The project cannot absorb all unemployed. A Raleigh notice dated August 17, 1893, details FSA relief claims being settled after September 30, with adjustments planned in early October. Richmond & Danville Railroad offers reduced rate tickets to Gastonia for events on August 22 to 24 from several northern and western points.

Bexver

Reduced Rates For Centennial Celebration In North Carolina

The Richmond and Danville Railroad offers greatly reduced tickets for the Centennial Celebration from points across its North Carolina lines east of Winston Salem and Charlotte. Travel to Salem or Greensboro and return by August 25 1893. Through Fayetteville round trips priced from Durham 5.25 dollars Henderson 6.25 dollars Winston Salem 6.15 dollars Charlotte 6.65 dollars Raleigh 4.00 dollars Goldsboro 3.45 dollars.

Richmond & Danville Railroad Salem Greensboro North Carolina Winston-Salem Charlotte Fayetteville Durham Henderson Winston Salem Raleigh Goldsboro Oxford Hender- A Mson Buffalo Lithia Springs Salisbury Hickory Asheville Florida Atlan

Progressive Farmer Club Offers Across Regions

A note urges wider reading by exchanging newspapers from various regions. It lists club rates for subscriptions with Progressive Farmer and other papers, noting renewal rules and prepay shipping. It references financial strains and asks readers to send funds to expedite deliveries.

Why Pork Is High Causes of Pork Shortage

A Raleigh letter notes pork prices are driven up by a market corner in Chicago for September delivery. It explains mess pork cannot be supplied at reasonable figures and recommends substituting short ribs until pork returns to normal levels. It cites W A Wort and J D Mears of Elm City NC as referenced parties.

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Worth-Dear Sir and Brother Endsorses Shoes from Hoxtmans

Letter from W. H. Worth Dear Sir and Brother of Davie County North Carolina praises Hoxtman’s shoes as well made and fitting, urges others to follow suit, and offers a note about printed stationery for alliance business agents. The writer A. B. Womack signs with thanks for kindness and notes a stationer’s catalog including 100 sheets paper and envelopes for a dollar.

Hoxtman’s Davie Co N. C. W. H. Worth Womack W. H. Worra

Brethren With Bonds Urged to Pay Cash on Orders

The note warns bondholders that due to bank failures and a tight money market, the agency will not fill orders without cash or a remittance covering the amount. Agents with bonds are informed the Executive Committee requires payment to sustain credit and secure low prices for brethren. W. H. Worth, 8. B. A.

Executive Committee W. H. Worth

The Very Thing for Towels in Brinkleyville

W H Worth reports Brinkleyville Alliance sent a 50 yard roll of Alliance cotton bagging. T R Bowers says he bought it and made towels, sold the lot the day it arrived, and customers are pleased with the results.

Arrutg N.C W. H. Worth Brinkleyville Alliance Alliance T. R. Bowers

Worts Offers Fine Jersey Stock and Seed Wheat for Sale

W H Worts of S B A offers Jersey cattle Poland China hogs and fine blooded sheep for sale. He invites brethren to send sale lists with prices, offering to place items to advantage. He also has a few hundred bushels of rice wheat seed wheat in his office and will assist in selling stock or produce.

Jersey Poland W. H. Worts

Pants and Coats Bargains From Boston Firm

W H Worrsa announces a contract with a large Boston clothing house and offers pants priced 1.50 to 3.00, men's suits 10 to 22, boys 7 to 10, and children's 4 to 6. Customers may order by describing desired suit, price, and color. samples and measurement guidance provided. about ten days for delivery.

Boston W. H. Worrsa

Fruit Shipments Offered In Car Load Quantities

W. H. Wort offers shipping of fruit baskets and crates for peaches tomatoes plums cherries grapes and more in standard sizes. Sample packages available. interested parties urged to visit or write to receive samples and prices. Orders encouraged now with delivery timing. Fraternally, W. H. Wort 8 B. A.

W. H. Wort

Sewing Machines Battle in State Over Alliance Brand

Sewing machine agents across the state denounce the Alliance machine as unreliable and pot iron heavy in a spread of critical claims. The debate centers on home use reliability and build quality, with agents urging caution among buyers.

Alliance

Alliance Sewing Machines Sold In Bulk Amid Controversy

The article reports how the State Farmers' Alliance promotes its sewing machines, claiming many units shipped and customer letters praising performance. Letters from Raleigh area supporters cite reliability, with prices and terms for agents, plus a long list of allied goods and farm implements offered in the same materials.

Notice on Cash Payment Rules for Orders by State Alliance

State Business Agent under State Executive Committee orders that orders must be prepaid in cash or secured by double bond for later remittance. Shipping on delivery or C O D is prohibited to avoid delays and dissatisfaction. Prefer orders through bonded Business Agent, with cash to cover the bill if sent directly, any balance kept as credit or returned.

State Executive Committee Executive Committee W. H. Worth

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