Can't Get Betsy Rec. he Presi dent's Message
A humorous dialogue set on the Hawwie Islands about a farmer named Betsy seeking a new dress and the struggles of Democrats with campaign finances. The talk touches on the President's Message, the Whiskey Trust, gold bugs, small distillers and banks, and party debts toward supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Whiskey Trust
Simmons
Demokrats
Gold Bugs
Cleveland
Brewers’ Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Gold Bug
Hoover Lectures Boost Alliance in Richmond County
J T B Hoover lectured in Richmond County for the North Carolina Business Agency and Farmers' Alliance, filling 20 appointments and increasing local Alliance membership by 125 percent. The report lauds his clear, persuasive case for organization, notes his neutral stance on politics, and urges farmers and laborers to join to defend liberty and republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Alliance
J.T. B Hoover
Advertisers Listed by Sherman Company and Moravian Falls Academy
The Progressive Farmer notes new advertisements from Commission Merchants L W Sherman & Co Boston Mass and Moravian Falls Academy Frank B Hendren Moravian Falls NC. The notice urges readers to reference The Progressive Farmer in advertising inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Sherman & Co
Boston
Mass
Moravian Falls Academy
Frank B Hendren
Moravian Falls
N. C
Senator Ransom Calm Amid Neighborly Rumpus
The New Berne Journal notes Senator Ransom remains calm and serene despite local disputes. It praises his dedication to official duties while questioning the propriety of actions described as harmful to constituents. The piece calls into question when such conduct could be deemed part of his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Berne Journal
Ransom
United States
Brown's Iron Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An ad claims Brown's Iron Bitters cures dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders with a price of one dollar per bottle. It notes that genuine bottles feature a trademark and crossed red lines on the wrapper and that all dealers stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genuine
Chats With The Brethren Extracts From Letters From Club Raisers
A compendium of thanks and renewals from subscribers and donors across North Carolina counties and towns. Names from Anson, Lenoir, Gaston, Johnston, Robeson, Nash, Warren, Guilford, Robeson and more report multiple renewals and subscriptions, with remarks on the paper’s value and local opportunities. Dr. Freeman invites readers to run a school at Rock Ridge Academy.
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A. J. Dalby
Granville
S. L Flake
Anson County
J. P. Tucker
Lenoir County
W. A. Pratt
W. T. Adams
Gaston County
H. B. Hicks
Johnston County
W. T. Griffin
Northampton
F. J. Leatherman
Lincoln County
D. A. Montgomery
Guilford County
H. M. Boggan
J. M. Miller
Stanly County
Copal Grove Alliance
T. L. Jones
Tyrell County
Rider’s Creek Alliance
T. L. Owen
Sampson County
Sampson
Jas. A. Thomas
Nash County
W. A. Capehart
Bertie
Merry Hill
W. B. Fiemming
Warren County
T. Freeman
Taylor
N.C
Rock Ridge Academy
Wilson County
Dr. Freeman
T. E Payne
Pamico County
J. C. Williams
Warren
D C. Tillman
Anson
A. G. Tyner
Robeson
O J. W. Penny
Durham
S F. Willard
J. H. Dark
Chatham
J. M. Ashley
Columbus
J. A. Owens
Rowan
J. W. Oakley
D M Campbell
B E Bishop
Halifax
M. F. Hornaday
A. M Brower
Randolph
R R Williams
John May
Franklin
P. P. Johnston
Cumberland
H Gower
Wake
S H. Boone
J. H Odu
J. H. Royster
Henry Whitehurst
F. L. Floyd
J.P. Price
E G Butler
Vance
Dockery Allen
J P Carrington
Stokes
A R Eliis
L B Macon
Q Shepperd
M. Hicks
H. C. Clegg
John Bray
The President's Message Disappoints Southern Readers
Contemporary editorials reflect disappointment as the President's Message fails to offer broad recommendations likely to unite Democrats in the South. Critics say it postpones favorable legislation beyond the next presidential election and falls short on decisive financial proposals previously sought by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Cleveland
Charlotte Observer
Redsville
News Observer Chronicle
Free Press
Kinston Free Press
North Carolina Baptists hold sixty third state convention
The Baptist State Convention met in EvizaBeth City NC registering 160 delegates and 650 attendees. officers elected included President Dr R H Marsh and J W Carter as first vice president with other officers named. Reports urged support for state missions and ministerial education at Wake Forest. The afternoon featured a keynote address on reaching the masses and a spirited discussion on state missions. Attendance neared 1000 with assignments for Sunday services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EvizaBeth City
N. C
North Carolina
J. W Carter
R H. Marsh
J. W. Carter
R. T. Vann
4. F. Aydlett
State Mission Board
Durham
Gwaltney
Wake Forest
Patest
Whitsit
Louisville Baptist Seminary
J. H. Wells
T. H Pritchard
R T. Vann
J. J. Hall
B. Craig
Biblical Recorder
J. L. Carroll
M. P. Mathing
C. Durham
T. T. Speight
C . Bettirg
Methodist Church
T. H. Pritchard
Presbyterian
Humes
W. C. Tyre
Bapsist
C. F. McConnell
Atlanta
R. J. Willingham
Richmond
Take Brown's Iron Bitters When Weak and Worn Out
A brief health warning card urges readers feeling weak or exhausted to take Brown's Iron Bitters. It emphasizes restoring strength and vitality with the tonic, targeting general fatigue and anemia symptoms in a period style ad.
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Zeke Bilkins
Hoover
Statesville
Mr. Cleveland
Baptist State Convention
DR. Thompson
Charlotte
Thompson
Charlotte News
Cyrus Thompson
State Alliance
James Dowd
Mecklenburg County
New York Herald
Chicago
Bread Fund
Lr. Thompson
People’s Party
Senator Vance
Ary Aneweeve
al Mn
Ward
Alliance Carriage Co
Cincinis
Daniels
Vir
South Carolina
Obama
Weunite
March Sol
Lowing
Alliance Speaking
Bro
J. T. B. Hoog
R, Turer
Feltownie Iunty
Intonet Lee We
Cabarrus
Poplar
Flannagan
Tulin
Smith
Tage
Center Grove
Mt Gilead
Runn
Fisher
Bear Creek Academy
Mt. Hermon
Rocky Ridge
Cpm
Theo Tims
Certin En Ig
Cariignes Wiley
Sesson
Watson
LW Sherman & CO
Southern Fruit and Produce
Commercial
Boston, Wass
Fourth Nethes Bank
J. H. Kellough & Co
Montgomery & U. Va
W. J. ‘Worth
Raleigh
Tam Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, N. C
Ealls
County
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