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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
6
A comic political sketch centers on Zeke Bilkins and Betsy threatening to block his gubernatorial bid with jokes about injunctions and delusions as he plans to pursue his plan despite opposition. He vows to inform local papers his stock is not for sale to build the Democrats.
New advertisements include offerings from Daly Savannah and Greiders Florin plus pianos, wallpaper, and furniture by noted firms. A political verse from W A G mocks John Bull and supports Monroe Doctrine while James J. H. Gregory & Son of Marblehead promotes its illustrated seed catalogue.
The article surveys Mexico’s population, language, church, and land area, noting a diverse mix of Indians and Europeans, limited Protestants, and a nation built on a central plateau with three climatic zones. It highlights railroads, military use, and a strong mineral and agricultural potential, including coffee, cotton, tobacco, and precious metals.
P C Garrett is named as Currituck county new agent and J T Eaton will tour Eastern North Carolina for The Progressive Farmer. Subscriberships pour in from Halifax Duplin Orange and Beaufort counties withmiss Best and Bettie DeBrule contributing renewals and new clubs. G E Kestler from Cabarrus reports healthy wellness sales for Bronchial Troches as a remedy.
County leaders and named contributors send in weekly club lists with new subscribers from Davidson, Cumberland, Northampton, Franklin, Lenoir, Alamance. Laura Ewart and James Tucker promote reader support for THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer. Browning Adams of Browns Alliance dies, Alliance offers memorial resolutions.
An 1896 advertises T. W. Wood & Sons seed catalogue free by mail from Richmond Virginia and promotes their farm and garden products. It invites Wake County Alliance officers to a meeting at The Progressive Farmer office in Raleigh at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 8.
Classified notice seeking a book-keeper position in North Carolina. C Cagle offers salary and location details from Macon Georgia, 630 Cotton Avenue.
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