This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1892
Page
6
Representative Grady of North Carolina introduces a bill to cut government salaries arguing current wages are exorbitant compared to private sector workers and taxation burdens. The measure calls for a fifteen member committee to study propriety and justice of reducing and readjusting public salaries.
The Durham Fertilizer Company reports strong farmer demand with two large orders. A North Carolina farmer seeks 300 tons with 100 tons immediate, about thirty car loads. A Virginia gentleman requests 350 tons, about thirty five car loads. The letters indicate a total of sixty five car loads forthcoming.
District Lecturer Dr. Reid Parker and County Lecturer Bro. Cox visit Randolph to rally crowds and strengthen the cause. Parker grips audiences with clear judgment and instruction while Cox, a devoted Allianceman, inspires with a generous heart and strong voice, urging lukewarm brethren to listen.
An Allianceman from North Carolina writes to condemn political trickery and urge allegiance to a governor candidate who supports equal rights and the masses. He states two county Alliance members cannot bind the county and vows to vote for the candidate who stands with their cause in opposition to Raleigh’s political ring. Ocaua D. Manns signs the letter.
The Gaston County Farmers' Alliance met with Horseshoe Bend Alliance on January 14, 1892, in W A Howell's leadership. Fifteen Alliances represented. a Mecklenburg road law resolution urged the joint board of commissioners and depositories to implement the law, censuring the board for previously refusing to carry it into operation.
The meeting adopted a relief fund requiring 10 cents per quarter from each Sub Alliance member, to be sent to the State Secretary and Treasurer, with nonpayment disqualifying members from benefits. It disapproved a fusion with the Democratic party, elected delegates, abolished the County Business Agent post, filled the County Lecturer role, endorsed Col. L L Polk and The Progressive Farmer, and thanked Horseshoe Bend for hospitality. The session adjourned to April 1892 with a note to publish in county papers.
Renowned American author Mr. Howells, long intending a story about American girl life, begins work on a novel focused on a Western girl moving to New York. The Ladies' Home Journal has bought exclusive publication rights for 1892, with illustrations, marking a departure from his Harpers' releases.
An Experiment at the North Carolina Experiment Station compares fattening rates of eight steers bought from the mountains in October. Four kept loose in room box-stalls gained 144 pounds in 20 days while four tied up gained 67 pounds. After 40 days tied up steers gained 285 pounds and loose steers 211 pounds, suggesting looser conditions yield greater weight gain. Frank E. Emery reports ongoing findings from Raleigh.
The Progressive Farmer brand fertilizer is produced this year for brethren and priced at 1.00 per ton less than the North Carolina Farmers' Alliance Official. It will ship from the same points under similar terms, including freight and time. W.H. Worris, S. B. A.
A stream of editorials and letters from rural papers argues for establishing local butter factories to serve regional demand and for cooperative dairying. Frank E. Emery urges farmers to form capital pools, locate near reliable water, and time calving September to January to maximize fall and winter production. He stresses corn silage, hay, and diverse feed crops to sustain herd yields.
In 1891 Rawesan North Carolina the writer argues for a shift in farming toward cooperative butter production. Farmers should pool milk to create higher quality butter and better profits, citing Jesse Williams in New York as a model and noting early cooperative butter factories sparked widespread North and West adoption.
Epior declares electoral vote for the People’s party in 1892 and urges subscriptions. The Workingman’s Helper, Pinnacle North Carolina, joins Reform Press Association and calls attention to reform papers. John A Winslow and S H Garrett linked to farm alliance commerce with member catalogs and special prices.
Mr Borror publishes a schedule of lectures in South Durham Pleasant Green South Level Round Hill Glen Brassfield with dates February 29 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 and March 5. Speaking to begin at 9am. All invited especially ladies. Alliance features to be attended by sub lecturers and business agents. Massey district lecturer urges attendance.
A series of mass meetings and district lectures across North Carolina and Virginia announce speakers J Mewborne and J T B Hoover addressing locals from Thompson's Academy to Roxboro and Greensboro. Meetings begin 11 a.m. with broad public invitation and remarks on Farmers' Alliance principles.
Notice to county and business agents. All orders for Bagging and Tice must be paid in cash at delivery. Delegates elected by counties to District Meetings for February in St Louis will meet February 10 at Plymouth Rocky Mount Fayetteville Raleigh Greensboro Max ton Salisbury Lenoir Asheville. Credentials must be signed and sent to the signer. By order of the President. W.S. Barnes N.C. F.S. A.
Notice to delinquent accounts urging immediate payment of December statements before year end. Authored by Preruety, W. H. Worts, S. B. A., emphasizing new year operations and the necessity of settling balances on the books.
A public notice directs all correspondence and money for subscribers to be sent to P. O. Box 345 Raleigh for the Business Agent H. Worth 8. B. A while the editor Otho Wilson is frequently away.
J F Brinson lecturer of the First District will address public and executive Alliance sessions at locations across Washington, Chowan, Gates, Perquimans, Currituck, Beaufort, and adjacent counties from Feb 9 to Feb 25 with a March 1 gathering. Bring baskets, stay all day, discuss Alliance demands. seeds promotion ad embedded. The notice also directs readers to request a free seed catalog by sending 20 cents and adds a farming pamphlet offer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.