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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1891
Page
2
A compact survey of mid 19th century press chatter, noting advice for readers about postal details and publishing notices. It covers political slang, party politics, and a litany of local opinions, including references to Alliance activity, currency policy, and economic stress across states.
The piece argues that opponents accuse Alliance supporters of class legislation while ignoring favoritism toward powerful interests. It denounces national bank subsidies via sub Treasury plans, claims massive profits for a few through bonds, and urges reform to provide legal tender money. It calls for unity in the 1892 reform effort and broader support across North Carolina counties.
A Mooresville Allianceman confronts Landmark editorials arguing the Landmark favors Grover Cleveland and opposes the Alliance. The piece accuses the Landmark of sacrificing party welfare to oppose the Alliance and aligns with Cleveland and anti silver views, predicting weak support for both in North Carolina and across 33 states.
The Alliance Herald denounces both the Republican plan to reduce currency and the Cleveland notion to destroy dishonest money as inadequate cures for the famine. It argues the masses reject these remedies as aggravations and sees them as monumental misreadings of the crisis.
The Supreme Council designates a national Alliance Day in January for all Alliances to convene and discuss demands. A collection will be taken to fund distribution of Alliance literature and a noble speaker is urged to address the gathering.
The piece argues cotton prices may have bottomed with a likely rise after the holidays as demand stays strong for cotton goods. It cites mill delays in plain fabrics, a New York investor buying from North Carolina, and urges holding cotton a few weeks more while warning against further declines. It also discusses opinions on Third Lieutenant Polk and critiques a North Carolina minister’s views on Alliance leadership.
The Chickasaw Herald notes cotton will reach 4 cents before February first as growers rush to sell low offers for ready cash. Those with few bales may gain later, while many fear impacts of waiting. The piece asks if the Sub Treasury plan would have improved farmers and merchants’ condition and limited business suffering.
The text argues for reducing cotton in favor of corn, stock, clover, peas, grain, and vegetables to endure hard times. It supports Alliance reforms, including Sub-Treasury and land loans, to inject money, curb speculative robbery, and improve farmer prosperity while urging thrift and personal integrity.
The article contrasts Cyrus W Fields and his son, once immensely wealthy, with the son’s fall into bankruptcy and insanity. It notes Russell Sage’s risk with the rogue Wilson and suggests wealth brings its own perils.
The Alliance declares it will stay independent from any party and remain a strong educational force. Members may join old or new parties by choice, while the Sub Treasury plan advances as a central pillar and cannot be replaced by the two old parties. The organization vows to preserve its unity and integrity despite political pressure.
A fragmented, misspelled summary argues the U S financial system is failing. It cites rising business failures from 1865 to 1891 and population growth, claiming failures outpace population and urging reforms supported by an Alliance. The piece intermingles numbers and typos, presenting a bleak view of economic health and the need for change.
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