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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
7
A collection of poems and reflections extols charity, virtue, and religious duty. It emphasizes aiding the weary traveler, guiding those toward God’s path, and condemning sin while praising Christ’s care for the poor. The text critiques wealth without virtue and warns that true goodness seeks heavenly reward over earthly luxury.
A historical critique condemns betting as a growing vice in Europe and America. It argues gambling entraps all classes, harms the virtuous economy, and turns victims into petty thieves or defaulters while urging sharper bettors to chase losses. Horse racing is singled out as particularly pernicious.
A religious column discusses attempts at temperance cures with converts from drinking, warning that genuine repentance and spiritual renewal through faith are required for salvation. It contrasts false cures with true conversion and stresses daily discipline, prayer, witness, and holy living. References to sermons by Rev. J R Miller and warnings about unguarded character are noted.
The piece condemns betting on horse races as destructive, notes a wealthy woman’s large win in a recent election pool, and argues prohibition would save many. It warns society women should set an example of law and morals, or the nation faces ruin.
The Twenty First Annual State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association will meet in Winston Salem in February 1922 with a committee named to arrange a strong program. Delegates from North Carolina associations and Christian workers are invited to correspond with State Secretary F. P. Turner in Charlotte. The piece also recounts a humorous incident during a WCTU visit to slums, where a reporter was playfully urged to reform by a church leader, ending with his departure in the cold rain.
Class probabilities and preparation steps for hides with detailed grading numbers and shipping guidance. Includes salt drying methods, packing instructions, labeling requirements, and price quotations. Also contains a court summons notice with attorneys and date from 1896.
A market price list shows itemized grocery costs and potash pigments, meats, molasses, syrups, spices, teas, brooms, fabrics, hardware, and household items. Entries reference goods such as dry salt meats, hams, sugar, maple syrups, pepper, cloves, and tea, with quantities and price notes across multiple brands and regions.
A North Carolina businessman sends a check for 5500 to The Progressive Farmer of Raleigh. He praises the paper for satisfactory advertising results this season and states intent to continue using it in the future.
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