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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
1
A passionate address urges North Carolina plow boys to pursue education and public leadership. It champions farming youth as vital to the nation’s future, arguing education, integrity, and ambition can produce statesmen, poets, and reformers, with references to war heroes and historic figures.
A long patriotic ode from Concego North Carolina extols plowboys as nation builders in a war for bread and duty. It praises labor, virtue, and perseverance, linking plowing to national prosperity while warning that neglect would endanger the American way of life and the flag.
J E Carlyle writes from Robeson County North Carolina praising the Raft Swamp Alliance which has about 120 members and strong attendance especially from ladies. The group completed a two story meeting hall and holds gatherings Saturdays at 3 pm before the first and third Sundays each month.
C N Jervis argues Alliancemen in North Carolina must unite with the Democrats in principle but stay true to the Ocala demands. He stresses educating the laboring classes to redeem government from plutocracy, warns against partisan manipulation, and urges readers to read Alliance literature and work with resolve. He ends with support for Editor and a hopeful outlook in the struggle ahead.
Mr Epivor writes from Madison County affirming Alliance strength amid strong opposition. He praises educated, Reform minded members from multiple parties and condemns office seekers driven by party bosses. He notes growing Alliance unity, warns of poverty among laborers, and urges continued war to secure remedies and self sufficiency.
Mr Eorror describes a Sub Alliance of about thirty male members with county leaders. When a member Joe F Leonard lost his barn to fire on October 20, 1871 the group raised funds for lumber and provender, vowing to rebuild near his former location. They helped a sick neighbor harvest his corn. The alliance emphasizes home charity and readiness to aid others with proper spirit. Pitchust
Panther Creek North Carolina notes from West Bend Alliance No 2 170 condemn partisan papers for slander against Col L L Polk applaud Orcula demands and pledge loyalty to leaders. The report laments illiteracy and looks for a lecturer to canvass the county while noting Yadkin as a leading distillery county and critiquing voters swayed by party bosses.
The author urges better informed voters to cast ballots for their own interests. He envisions a national reform movement to oust “ring politicians” and overturn the influence of money in politics. The hopeful tone imagines a return of freedom and unity across regions as reforms take hold.
Mr Sandford thanks the Progressive Farmer for two years of reading and pays overdue dues. He praises the paper as a friendly neighbor, pledges Georgia and other states’ support for reform on the Ocala platform, and expresses hope that America will be the land of the free again with prayer for continued friendship and guidance.
An appeal from Carteret County Alliance No 1 196 requests Sub Alliances statewide to donate to Alex Forman who lost his horse and supports a large family. Contributions to D B Dickinson Beaufort with notes of leadership. Also Noding’s Barn fire loss around 2000 and needs help via J F Griffith Winston. Johnston County Alliance No 210 seeks aid for P Barefoot after mule death. gifts to M F Blackman Glenmore. Globe Alliance No 1738 says they back reform and Ocala platform.
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