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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1895
Page
2
Fragmentary reminiscence describes sunset light behind a curtain and shadows on a track. The speaker contemplates a dark river valley and a perilous plunge, alluding to a perilous fate and a cryptic phrase about the Dee Faty in 1890.
A Raleigh dispatch reports on Hickory Alliance activities in Catawba County with 75 members and multiple alliances formed or reorganized. It notes photography delays for Hillsboro headquarters and mentions a Cleveland County obituary of 91 year old William Cobb who reportedly ate 14,600 chickens. The piece cites NC tax valuation, state population, and commentary on national politics and the News and Observer mill edition.
A letter from Secretary Duncan urges establishing an independent nonpartisan national organ, ideally in Washington, to unite Alliance editors and promote reform. It condemns gold standard policies and reports on economic distress, price declines, factory closures, and widespread hardship faced by farmers and workers.
A comparative statement of Kansas county officer votes for 1893 and 1895 shows a decline in Populist strength, confirming prior AP election coverage as uncertain. The piece highlights shifts in party support across counties.
The piece argues Congress has opened again amid distrust of moneyed interests and past misgovernance. It notes lingering power of Ransom, Brice, Gorman, Breckinridge, Hill, Ingalls, and others, warns of possible Republican Democratic coalitions, and urges cautious optimism despite political cynicism.
The Richmond Star notes the goldbug claim that free silver is dead and Confidence will spark a new boom, while the Atlanta Constitution challenges cuckoo promises about Sherman repeal. Editorials debate whether Democratic defeats signal bimetalism’s doom or political misreadings amid recent elections.
The piece condemns conflicts where officials hold dual offices or continue private work while serving public roles. It cites breaches of law limiting dual offices and notes lawyers and public figures, including Senator Carl Isle, allegedly serving multiple employers such as the whiskey trust. The column urges accountability for such abuses.
A call for a general Christian conference to meet in Atlanta on December 18 and 19 is published. The document, signed mainly by Raleigh citizens, argues that good government requires good men and opposes political corruption and blind party loyalty.
The essay mocks Schlatter for claiming miraculous healing while arguing his powers rely on hypnotism and imagination. It attacks credulity among the public, compares it to widespread beliefs about money and science, and predicts the era of foolishness will pass as clouds drift.
An alleged Kansas farmer declares that the farmer does not want to abolish 100 cent dollars and instead seeks 100 cent dollars only. The Farmers' Voice says no farmer claimed for or against other dollar forms while the nation faces money changes. The farmer appears content yet unsettled by broader financial shifts and legislation.
A roundup of editorials from reform newspapers condemning hard times policies. It cites Sound Money, Farmers' Voice, Leadville News, Farmers' Outlook, and Western Watchman urging self reliance, free silver critique, and farm relief while criticizing Democrats and gold standard schemes. The pieces discuss food prices, banking, corn yields, and political blame.
Reform advocates issue a call for a National Christian Conference to be held in Atlanta Georgia on December 18 and 19 1895. They cite crime Sabbath desecration and liquor violence as urgent issues and condemn political corruption from state legislatures to Congress.
A broad appeal urges Christian citizens across denominations and parties to attend a reform conference in Atlanta starting December 18 1895. It lists organizers supporters and inviting churches schools and groups to send delegates and funds. The aim is to promote responsible governance and elect virtuous competent leaders through discussion and primary reform efforts.
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