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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1892
Page
2
A collection of editorial observations from varied papers on the People's party reform movement, Democratic splits, and notable figures like Weaver and Hancock. It notes gasps of support and critique across newspapers, calls for unity, and reflections on party loyalty and overproduction in agriculture.
A late 19th century appeal urges subscribers to pay up by September 27 1892 to avoid dropping names from the Progressive Farmer list. The notice emphasizes cash flow costs including paper editorial work printing postage and taxes and warns of cessation if debts remain unsatisfied.
In a strident critique, the piece blasts blackening of People's party nominees while praising Democrats, notes some Democrats are reform minded, and accuses leadership of cowardice and corruption. It argues the new party campaigns on principles, separates voters from Harrison era rogues, and urges voting against Cleveland supporters.
A historical survey traces early US coinage laws from 1781 to 1878, detailing the evolving units of value, weights, and alloys for gold and silver coins, the introduction of various denominations, legal tender rules, and key acts that defined the American monetary system. It notes shifts in standard weights, alloy compositions, and the role of the mint in coin production.
A local column denounces Democratic papers for mudslinging against reform candidates. Editors are urged to stay firm, arguing such tactics prove opponents unfit to govern. The piece predicts the attacks will solidify reform support and resolve.
The author condemns both New York Sun and Louisville Courier Journal for their stances on tariff reform and Cleveland. He argues Cleveland betrays the country, likening him to Benedict Arnold, and urges voters to elect an honest President and lawmakers not controlled by plutocracy.
An article argues that Black delegates from Republican counties joined the People's party at the Omaha Convention, challenging Democratic control. It lists newspapers across 55 Colorado counties that changed affiliations, and urges farmers to stay out of politics while criticizing paid leaders and bankers.
In early June 1880 Hon James B Weaver then in Congress from Iowa offered a resolution urging government issued currency as full legal tender for all debts public and private and to control its volume rather than through bank corporations. The resolution also addresses the interest bearing debt of the United States.
The Birmingham Age-Herald warns that educated Black voters trend Democratic as more Northern proponents fund schooling. The piece notes Southern funds finance Black education, risking perceived Negro supremacy within the party and questions political consequences.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues free trade is inevitable, regardless of method or timing, warning that robber barons can delay it only briefly. Notices announce Gen James B Weaver and Gen James G Field slated to speak in Raleigh Rocky Mount Asheville Salisbury in September under North Carolina party coordination.
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