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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
2
Echoes of a Nation in the Sunlit Evening
The fragment presents L. L. Polk’s July reflection on a government by the people. The speaker stands behind a curtain as sunset glows, with shadows on the track and a river valley ahead, contemplating a country whose government is for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
L. L. Polk
Editorial notes on politics and trade in early Ohio
The piece urges recognizing struggling Americans as belligerents before aiding Cuba and criticizes gold standard moves and Cleveland and McKinley. It mentions an upcoming Alliance January 9 meeting, plans for a shoe factory funded by stockholders, and suspected fraud in Ohio elections. It also covers Texas congressman Con an Crowley’s arrest and Mexican fruit trade growth, especially oranges and bananas from Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Cleveland
McKinley
Ohio
Alliance Shoe
Sub Alliance
Texas
Conan Crowley
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
12Th Street
Mexico
United States
Florida
California
Tampico
Political reform and turnip talk in a restless era
The piece denounces plutocracy and goldbugs, forecasts a January improvement, and praises the Alliance and People's Party as the cure. It describes farmers as relatively secure yet cash-poor, city hunger, and a shared coming effort to reform politics. It cites turnip premiums and a humorous exchange with State Librarian Elington and Senator Farthing about giant turnips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
People’s’ Party
Enougn
Eilington
Thia Johnson County
Senator Farthing
Watauga
Elington
Cuban Affairs in Flux as Maceo Death Still Questioned
The article notes doubt over General Maceo's death with claims he was killed, betrayed, or alive. It covers ongoing Cuban war, growing sympathy and aid from the U.S., nurses and volunteers en route, and the Three Friends steamer smuggling ammunition under naval watch. American volunteers from several states head toward Cuba, while Chicago raises food and Atlanta hosts mass meetings. North Carolina pledges readiness to defend American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maceo
Cuba
United States
Colorado
Kansas
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Connecticut
Chicago
Atlanta
Florida
Raleigh
Newark
North Carolina
Turnip weight debate grows with giant sizes
The Boone Democrat challenges Gastonia Gazette after noting Watauga growers produce turnips far heavier than the fourteen pounder, with speculation of turnips reaching thirty pounds. The exchange reflects a lively, if hyperbolic, rural agricultural chatter in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga
The
Democrat
TO CORRESPONDENTS WRITE PLAINLY TO SAVE TYPESETTING COSTS
A newspaper pleads with readers to submit clearly written manuscripts. It urges writing slowly and distinctly or retyping, noting that legible text speeds printing and reduces deciphering time. The editor discourages flourish and asks for readable, plain submissions.
Getting It in the Neck Banks Liquidate Under Strain
The piece argues many small banks are closing under the gold standard pressure. It blames millionaire operators and railroad interests for the crisis. It predicts a slow recovery as the public awakens and aims to settle business sensibly on the next chance.
Indians Named Farms Spark Durham Local Spat
A Cedartown Ga article cites Durham farms with quirky names such as Occoneechee You Be Yam and Wawayan dah whoop-pee stirring local sentiment. The letter warns of escalating rivalries and possible broader conflicts if farm names continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Col. J. 8. Carr
Col. al. Fairbrother
State Guard
Ram Katte-On-The- Neuse
Pritchard Denies Hanna Plot in North Carolina Senate Fight
Senator Pritchard writes to the Charlotte Observer denying a Caucasian report that Mark Hanna and allies seek to buy Populist votes to control North Carolina's legislature. He says the GOP does not contemplate such a bid and defends party integrity while noting his own credence among wary readers. The piece ends with criticism of Pritchard's recent conduct and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Charlotte Observer
Hanna
Mark Hana
North Carolina
Republican Party
United States
J. C. Pritcharpd
Christmas Holiday Print Break Signals 1897 Plans
The Progressive Farmer will not publish Dec 29 and resumes Jan 5 as part of an old weekly paper custom. Editors urge renewals, debt payments, and club formation, promising stronger content including legislature reports and Congress proceedings in 1897, while asking subscribers to continue and expand the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Voters dispute over election integrity in records
The Chicago Record notes that Chicago cast more votes than all silver states combined and far more than Gulf states, with Illinois voting total exceeding cotton states. It alleges voter fraud in Illinois Indiana Iowa and other close states and accuses Republican managers of employing Bourbon methods, saying elections are under Wall Street control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gulf States
Texas
Illinois
Missouri River
Pacific
Indiana
Iowa
Wall Street
Senate Resolution Acknowledges Cuban Independence
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Cuba. It states the United States will use its friendly offices with Spain to help end the war between Spain and Cuba, with final action not expected until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Republic of Cuba
United States
Spain
Cuba
War talk over Cuba and immigrant read to become citizens
The text notes two thirds of both Houses in favor of resolutions against the President’s veto. It discusses recognizing Cuba, allowing insurgents to purchase supplies in the U S, and parallels with England France or Germany. It mentions calls for investigations into goldbug campaign funds and passage of several appropriation bills including an immigration measure requiring literacy in language for citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uary
Spain
Cuba
Phillipine Islands
United States
England
France
Germany
Call
Maceo
Howard
House
Allen
Senate
Encouragement in Tais for longer school term
The Charlotte Observer notes 45 legislators elect favor extending the school term to four months, predicting support for a school tax. It urges gradual tax increases to finance education, praising the last legislature's liberal stance on education and state institutions and urging the next session to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
the Observer
Charlotte Observer
Innocent Man Pardoned After Davidson County Theft Case
Governor Carr pardons Henry Smith of Asheville ending a sensational case. Smith, working on the railroad, was accused of stealing Ellington’s thousand two hundred dollars found later with Ellington’s son who hid it during a drunken spree. The son, unaware of location, returned the money to his father who notified the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Henry Smith
Asheville
Smith
Davidson County
E'lington
Ellington
Keep the Alliance Warm Admonition from Pennsylvania Alliance Advocate
A period piece urging members to sustain warmth in the Alliance through love for the order. It calls for active participation, cheerful conduct, and words of encouragement both in meetings and publicly. Members should aid the unfortunate, support the strong, relieve the oppressed, and uplift morals to unite the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Order
Alliance Room
Pennsylvania Alliance Advocate
Reform Paper Advocates Strong Alliance Tactics
A fragmented clipping cites editorials from Reform papers urging stronger alliance efforts. The text references President Cleveland, McKinley, and party dynamics while debating how to mobilize voters and support industrial education. It mentions Populists and regional reactions across states, noting shifting attacks on political methods and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United
Jerse Mae
Nyoth
Emphi
Jjian
State aid debate and editor quits for wedding news
The Statesville Landmark notes attention to state aid for universities continues yet mocks editor Val Webster of the Reidsville Weekly for a brief editorial as Colonel’s upcoming wedding nearer, suggesting his duties defer. It comments on American wholesalers adapting to European terms and the need for local agencies in Mexico with persistent advertising to build public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Webster
Reidsville Weekly
Statesville
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