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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
2
The Progressive Farmer announces subscription options Advertising rates and terms for one year and six months with incentives including free copies and advance payment requirements. Readers are urged to state delivery office include real names and post offices for communications and to mention seeing the ad in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
Three weeks after a deadline, N B R P A announces an extension to December 1, 1891, for in arrears subscribers to renew with back dues and one year’s payment. Letters from Secretaries urge renewal to save brethren, but the paper will stay with paid subscribers only after the extended date.
Editorial notes discuss Bro Jenkins and the Cedar Fork Alliance No 355 post office in Nelson North Carolina and criticize claims that the Alliance will fail. It notes state secretary W S Barnes moving to Raleigh, mentions Geo Boggs from Haywood County praising Alliance west of the Alleghanies, and dismisses Sedalia Missouri Farmers Congress as political. It cites J B Holman in Iredell and hints at party dynamics and monetary viewpoint.
Guilford county men visit the Exposition and report Alliance strength growing in their area. Lecturers from Whiteville and Tarboro tour towns, urging reform. editors note hog taxation debates and farmers urged to support reform papers despite hard times.
A telegram dated November 27 claims the Texas State Alliance has appointed twenty five delegates to a Memphis convention run by McAlister and Fall. The piece asserts the Texas State Alliance has not met in Corseeana or elsewhere recently and has endorsed the St Louis and Ocala platforms. Hall and McAllister are accused of trying to disrupt the Alliance to push it into the Democratic party.
A Tarboro observer reports Judge Bourne defeated in debate with Col. Skinner, with Skinner receiving all applause. The Farmers Advocate corroborates the account, suggesting Bourne may avoid controversial topics like buzz saws and dynamos in future discussions.
In a Bold editorial, the North Carolina press decries money power and calls for protection of the weak from the strong. It argues for reducing loan rates by supply and demand, supports the state exhibit at Philadelphia, and defends the Alliance against third party subordination. It includes praise for Elias Carr and refutes claims of discord at the Indianapolis meeting.
A charged polemic urges readers to “be conservative” amid calls for restraint in spending tariffs and debt while criticizing current rulers. It argues wealthy consolidation, foreclosures, and party fault lines, urging calm approach and continued conservatism as the only safe path.
The legislature approved a 25000 dollar appropriation for the North Carolina exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair. The piece argues advertising is wise and that 16 cents per capita is a small price to portray the state creditably. It suggests an extra session may be avoided if funds can be found from other sources and urges timely action.
Editorial correspondence reports the alliance and farmers mutual benefit association uniting in sentiment, reaffirming Ocala demands. Delegates from thirty four states to February meeting set outlines for central NW venue with listed leaders and officers. A new lecture service policy and party caucus stance impact national legislative effort.
A visitor named Bro Bilkins challenges editor with talk of forming a new party, mocks Wall Street, and rails against tariff politics. The exchange touches Ocala platform hopes, race references, and farmer hardships as Bilkins laments money, shoes, and knicker dresses while opposing dominant party bosses.
A business manager urges readers to settle arrears and support the paper. He notes many names are year or more behind, warns of possible cutoffs, requests payments and encouragement to grow the subscriber list, and appeals to brethren and friends to help.
The National Alliance resolves that acting members elected in Congressional districts should decline party caucus invites unless adherence to the Ocala platform is ensured. The Charlotte Chronicle notes some Alliance Congressmen may ignore the demand, while others likely face scrutiny from supporters in their districts. President Polk’s message is discussed, endorsing Windom’s view on monetary policy and potential dangers of money abundance. Polk is reported arriving in Baltimore for a family visit in good health.
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