07 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1893
Page
1
Chatham reports a call from North Carolina reform leaders urging passage of an honest election law and local self government reforms. They denounce dishonest elections, advocate fair taxation including a 5 percent gross income tax, and urge statewide unity among farmers and merchants.
The text urges farmers to send children to school, cites rising pork prices boosting meat values, and calls for farmer vigilance in Congress and state affairs. It notes Iowa Agricultural College enrollment growth, argues for free coinage, and accuses exchanges of oppressing farmers, urging collective action to block antioption bills.
A writer notes the Alliance shows no effort by its organized body or individual members to urge the current state legislature to grant relief. The article observes those who extract from soil or mine remain inactive in seeking action.
A Warren County circular letter from a committee of the County Alliance calls on all Alliancemen to unite after a year of turmoil. It emphasizes equal rights, charity, and building prosperity, urging brethren to set aside internal disputes and support a common purpose to defend laborers and the Republic. Fraternally signed by Wm. B Fleming and Howard F. Jones.
A critique argues state banks harm workers and enable wildcat financial schemes. It cites Gov. Carr and Governor-Assembly abuses, urges Union County Alliance members to influence 1893 crop policy and press newspapers to publicize reform.
In a pointed critique, the author disputes claims that overproduction caused low cotton prices and questions the notion of India exporting 3,000,000 bales. Citing India’s 1892 cultivated area and active mills, the piece argues domestic supply and mills’ needs contradict export claims and urges readers to recall political rhetoric.
A Kansas based coffee company section requests readers to identify a winter evergreen plant known as Yupon once gathered in February for tea and medicinal use. North Carolina locals recalled the plant and its use, asking for the correct name and where to obtain it, to aid old neighbors now in Kansas.
A Madison County reader denounces an alleged 500 dollar appropriation for the Governor’s inauguration and 400 dollars for an inauguration ball. He questions tax origin and demands accountability from legislators calling them reformers while workers face burdens from taxation tariffs and depressed labor prices. He seeks safeguards for taxpayers.
A collection of reform era quips from various papers. Quotes touch tariff reform, election corruption, monetary policy, farmer warnings, justice, society, government control of railroads, money standards, church and state, income tax opposition, bankers, electing senators, and Nebraska wheat prices.
The Moore County Alliance met January 13 with strong attendance and noted a glee club of young members. They voted funds to assist Brother Butler’s loss, approved a circulating library for reform literature, and passed a resolution condemning a state banks of issue bill.
W R Linpsay warns that a proposed State bank and Sub-Treasury scheme serves the money power. He argues it would enrich creditors, deprive producers, and threaten constitutional rights, urging legislators to oppose any banking measure and expose political corruption tied to it.
The article critiques many people for lacking independent thought and moral courage. It cites Congressmen and Senators shifting positions on free silver over the past two years, arguing they serve party interests more than the public.
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