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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
2
A fragmentary quote describes Tam standing behind a curtain as the day fades, shadows on the track, a dark valley and river ahead, and a wish to cast a lingering image over a country and its people. The source shows a poetic, reflective voice.
A quick look at financial bonds needed to sustain gold standard policy, plus reflections on President Cleveland, Sherman Act repeal, and a critique of political partisanship. The editor invites letters from all state residents to share nonpartisan views on the year's political course.
The Morrisville area and offices near the railroad report irregular delivery of The Progressive Farmer. Subscribers note some receive papers late or not at all while others get theirs promptly. The paper warns of “guilty” charges if the issue is not fixed.
The piece argues corporations have as many privileges as individuals but must be restrained when they harm the public. It cites damages cases from the Cumnock coal mine disaster, Garysburg station agent, and various employer liability scenarios to urge careful, unimpeachable proof before assigning damages, while condemning rigid party loyalty amid debates over single or bimetallic standards.
The Progressive Farmer relocates to the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Hargett streets on the second floor above Raleigh Savings Bank with a Fayetteville street entrance. A clearer printing room replaces the old facility and patrons are welcomed. Rumors of a Hillsboro move are false. the paper remains in Raleigh. The silver convention in Washington last week signals possible shifts for both parties over finance as Democratic and Republican conventions loom and potential infighting grows.
The editor discusses the cause of economic woes citing organized lawyers and wage earners. It argues farmers and workers must organize beyond party lines, so unity and collective action can pressure reforms, aiming for a peaceful revolution and broad country benefit.
Hon Thomas Settle congressman from the 5th district spent a short time here last week. L J Darke of Chatham county, a staunch Allianceman, called on Friday. Sheriff John A Sims of Cabarrus, a solid Progressive Farmer ally, was here last week. Col A Thomas, Nash county citizen, visited Friday and Saturday and left to visit relatives in Davie and Iredell counties.
The Progressive Farmer extends the deadline to March 1 for readers to submit ideas to induce delinquent subscribers to pay up. A $5 reward awaits the best plan, with only four entries so far.
The People’s Party in North Carolina urges united opposition to the single gold standard and British money power. It calls for a July convention in St Louis to nominate a ticket for president and vice president pledging free coinage of silver and independent action, building a broad patriot alliance beyond party lines.
A Page From Printers Ink discusses its role in newspaper advertising and notes the publication provides a full page free of charge in this issue dated January 22. It mentions Printers Ink earns several thousand dollars yearly for a page and acknowledges the paper’s partnership.
Editor letters discuss advertising in Printers Ink to raise The Progressive Farmer’s profile. It weighs circulation claims and the economics of a small classified-style ad under Agriculture or North Carolina, noting costs per line and per issue.
The notice indicates that papers beyond THE PROGRESSIVE FAR MER in Raleigh North Carolina should contact Printers' Ink at 10 Spruce St New York to absorb wisdom from the advice offered.
A North Carolina party statement urges cooperation on a silver standard against the gold policy, urging support for a pro silver ticket to deliver all 11 electoral votes. It frames the issue as national and pivotal for liberty and prosperity, naming Marion Butler as chairman and praising home-grown agriculture.
The Progressive Farmer notes that at the end of Battle's 178th address he was showered with bouquets, suggesting Washington ladies enjoy hearing the truth. The Asheville Citizen cautions against overinterpreting the gesture and notes sympathy towards women sending bouquets to those in confined vocations.
An unsigned note from Aurbe1ian Springs North Carolina records a small county meeting held on the second Monday in January. Grit noted, two subs absent. $23 paid toward the shoe factory, with $25 more hoped. A club of ten subscribers for the Alliance Weekly was secured.
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