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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1892
Page
5
A long list of recipes and notes from a vintage source includes 40 mane potato balls a la rouenaise, drawn butter sauce, baked apple custard, cream of rice, and strawberry and raspberry shrub. Also contains a humorous Victorian aside about editors and subsidies to the press and a Nye letter about politics and paper buying, with quirky quotes and a mix of culinary and outtake social content.
In a wild tale from the town, Col Dick White shoots at the editor, wounding his thumb, then leaves town for Montana. The mayor presides over a public gun sale and a mock ruinous mule race ends with Cyclone ahead and the editor wealthy. A crowd of Maquis Indians spreads illness blamed on canned fruit, while a schoolboy asks about free coinage of silver dollars weighing 412 grains and the legality of 66 cents in silver passing as 100 cents.
A humorous exchange recounts two young brothers preparing to depart. Their father asks why the elder’s hair is rough, noting a packed comb and nail brush. The younger quips the boy packed his prayers too, as none were spoken last night or this morning.
A fragmentary dialogue features Miss Hinkley and Mr Sappy as they discuss engagements with Amy and Mabel. The banter questions perpetual engagements and future loves, ending with a witty remark about proofs of love and propriety from a newspaper quote.
Vance County Alliance at Henderson on July 14 adopted resolutions grieving Col L L Polk head of the Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and praising his leadership. A committee also sent copies to The Progressive Farmer and Public Voice. Abraham Lincoln Assembly Creston Iowa also mourned Polk noting his unselfish leadership and call for continued unity.
The document proclaims opposition to monopolies and trusts hurting workers while seeking freedom and fair labor rewards. It declares condolences to a bereaved widow and children and requests publication of the resolutions in several periodicals. Signed by W. H. Ross J. Whitchlatch and others as a committee.
The chairmen of the executive committees of the People’s party for counties and districts report to revise the state list for a forthcoming convention. W. R. Lindsay chairs the state executive committee. Interested counties or sub alliances may hire a lecturer by writing. expenses and a small compensation apply. Fraternal Ww. Barnes, secretary-treasurer. N.C. F. S. A.
Notice states parties inviting officers to make appearances must pay their expenses. The State Abicnde cannot cover expenses except during regular work. Brethren are urged to note and arrange accordingly. Signed by 8. Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer, N. C. F. 8, A.
Communications for the Executive Committee should be addressed to Capt. S B Alexander Chairman Raleigh NC care of W S Barnes Secretary Treasurer By order of Earnsive Committee W S Barnes Sec y Treas NOFSA FOR DYSPEPSIA Indigestion and Stomach disorders take BROWNS IRON BITTERS All dealers keep it 1 per bottle Genuine has trade marks and crossed red lines on wrapper
The Administratrix Mrs Sarah P Polk notifies all debtors to settle promptly and all claimants to present claims by June 24 1893 or be barred. The notice serves to settle the estate of L L Polk.
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