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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1892
Page
4
A tongue in cheek plan for an ideal rural home detailing kitchens, pantries, cisterns, cooling closets, medicine chests, cedar wardrobes, laundry in the cellar, and a lavish upper story with sleeping rooms, bells, lights, and views. The piece playfully envisions modern comforts, secrecy about medicines, and rustic retreat while invoking readers to dream of country living.
Mt Carmel Alliance No 544 of Onslow County North Carolina announces renewed solidarity and determination to press for reform. The group praises Bro Butler for national leadership and vows ongoing support, financial aid, and membership growth while encouraging brethren to stand firm and sustain the order.
A collage of curiosities cites ancient Egyptian opera, a census in Switzerland, and a British note on crests. It notes Russian wolf hounds in South Dakota, a Victoria divorce case, high policing costs in England, Poe’s manuscript sale, and sugar from cotton seed in East Africa. Also mentioned are exotic fashion cravats, a $500 Sherman note, Gray's Harbor shingle mill, and a Swiss murder jury coincidence.
An outspoken critique denounces the plutocratic press for corrupting public opinion and deceiving readers. It claims money kings control agendas, praise compliant figures, smear honest reformers, and sap independence across society. The piece warns readers that bias and slander guide national policy.
W. R. Linpsay catalogs alleged characteristics of plutocratic papers, accusing them of lacking principle, abusing opponents, praising tyranny tools, suppressing discussion, opposing reform literature, and pandering to public tastes while deceiving voters. He condemns their demagoguery and warns of a corrupted press steering governance toward tyranny.
An appeal from Middle Creek Alliance No 207 Wake County requests brethren statewide to donate small sums to help Brother A B Betts replace his lost horse. Contributions should be sent to J W Oliver Varina Wake County NC. R A Woop, Secretary.
A committee of Wake County North Carolina organization appoints resolutions of respect for Col. L. L. Polk who died June 11 1892. The unit eulogizes him as a leader and Christian brother and pledges sympathy to his bereaved family. A copy of the resolutions is sent to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
A letter from E. I. Murray of Wi. Southern Cultivator discusses Mecklenburg County cotton acreage and production trends over ten years. The note highlights a dramatic drop in acres per bale from 241 in 1880 to 3.31 in 1890, questions fertilizer use versus yield, urges farmer education, and calls for practical study guidance from editors and scientists.
The article argues orchards must not be forced to bear crops every year and describes how tree roots extend beyond tree rows, competing with nearby crops for nutrients. It explains that overproduction of wood taxes trees, recommends thinning fruit, timely pruning, and proper fertilization to boost long term fruit quality and orchard longevity.
A practical guide on winter feeding for poultry emphasizes regular meal times, a flexible but wholesome mix, and heating morning feed. It advises keeping hens quiet and fed at predictable times, using hot grain and soft foods in moderation, and integrating scraps while avoiding mixing breeds during confinement to optimize health and productivity.
Wake county group Nos. 53 announces a December 21 rabbit hunt and December 22 barbecue as a festive revival of Alliance work. The message urges unity among brethren and a renewed earnest in cooperative efforts.
Ephor writes readers about Oklahoma’s promising settlement potential in Payne County. He extols the land’s beauty soil and health and notes early spring openings of the Cherokee Strip. He highlights Stillwater as county seat and home to the agricultural college and invites inquiries.
The Western Rural column argues for bimetallism and silver restoration, criticizing demonetization in 1873 and predicting a stronger People’s party influence in Congress. It urges Congress in 1893 to act on silver restoration and the Antioption bill as farmers grow more organized and distrustful of European gold interests.
Poultry need careful feeding during moulting to support new feather growth and prevent poverty of blood. Ensure quick moulting to resume laying as egg prices rise. proper nutrition helps birds stay healthy and profitable through winter.
A Southern Cultivator reader summarizes poultry care amid cold weather stressing clean water, moderate grain including corn and sunflowers, and occasional sulphur in mush. The letter extols game fowl for flesh quality, size, egg laying, temperament, and vigorous health, praising their suitability as both poultry and companions in home life.
A dismissive tale unfolds of a stage ride to Boise City and a night at Smoky Creek nearby towns. The speaker recalls a rugged gathering of engineers and locals at a roads house with wary glances, heavy talk, and rough humor amid a lingering frontier atmosphere.
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