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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
6
A satirical monologue features Mrs. Bilkins as a reformer who imposes temperance, bath rules, and table manners on her husband. The speaker jokes about Betsy reshaping politics and daily life, from haircuts to toothbrush frequency, while railing at Populist wives and holiday customs. Merry Christmas to everybody. Gudebye.
Judge Whitaker writes Hon. J. C. Bellamy arguing against backing Republican candidates in Congress and urging Populists to uphold party principles. He condemns tailing the Republicans, defends Bryan, and warns that cooperation would erode party autonomy while praising Populist independence and the need for strong, qualified members. He criticizes leadership quotes about Populist strength and endorses preserving party purity in the Ninth, Eighth, and Fifth districts.
Masonic Goods-Redding & Co New York Seeda J J H Gregory Son Marblehead Mass Incubators Reliable Incubator and Brooder Co Quincy Iil Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer when writing advertisers The English Language In Mexico describes rapid growth of English use in Mexico City shops streets cafes and public schools noting English taught in schools and ease of doing business with Northern neighbors.
Drak Shn p Brozier writes from Evo City NC on December 15 1896 praising the Farmers Alliance. He lauds its political impact and notes its Hillsboro headquarters with a tannery and leather process patent. He commends Secretary W S Barnes, mentions a shoe factory, and hopes Alliance funds will start wheels. Also ad copy for Brown’s Bronchial Troches.
A Progressive Farmer letter urges farmers to unite through the Alliance, stressing organization to counter division and exploit power. It highlights past political wins in North Carolina, calls for building a sub and State Business Agency, and urges ongoing effort to secure labor’s reward.
A remarkable scene unfolded at an Independent Methodist church as white attendees knelt before Amanda Smith, a black revivalist from Philadelphia. Reportedly fervent exhortations drew a large crowd, with many in the mourners’ bench pressing toward her as she led a frenzied service.
The piece cites a remarkable revival scene and lists renewed and new subscribers praising The Progressive Farmer. Names include G. E. Kestler Cabarrus county B. F. Benton Union county J. Huggings Union county W. T. Durham Johnson county F. M. Barnes Craven county W. S. Murray Burcombe county plus subscribers B C. Brake Edgecombe M. A Turner Caswell Greene Copeland Wayne Thomas Thompson Columbus John A. McLean Robeson Dr W S Edwards Randolph and others.
Express Train schedule lists arrival times for Raleigh and Charlotte routes with connections to Greensboro Winston-Salem and western North Carolina. It notes service to Norfolk, Tarboro, Wilmington, Fayetteville and all Eastern Line points, with daily departures and intermediate stops.
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