Henpecked Zeke Bilkins seeks Cuba office in mock interview
A humorous exchange shows Zeke Bilkins detailing plans to elope to Cuba, run for Congress as a Sherman Democrat, and even dream of a presidential bonds program, only to be hindered by his wife Betsy. The editor offers comical advice on dodging henpecked fate.
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Zeke
Cuba
Bilkins
Betsy
North Carolina
Sherman Dymakrat
Jack Robinson
Cain
Borsy
Reka
The Overshadowing Issue in the Silver Conference Speech
Senator Butler in Washington urges unity against the gold standard and political monopoly, praising the People's Party Omaha platform. He argues the two old parties betray the people, calls for a united anti gold trust front, and warns that White House power and party patronage threaten any reform effort.
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Butler
Washington
People’s Party
Ss. Lous Lus
Peoples Party
Mer
Mien
Peoples
Omaha
People’s Y
Piattorra
Taday
Getty
America
Libery
Couutry
British Gold Trust
People's Party
St. Louis
Americzcin
Spplausesi
Guldbog
White House
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Spylick
Waite Hall
Advertisements from The Progressive Farmer Archive
Pain Killer Perry Davia and Son Providence Alabama Fertilizers Powers Gibbs and Co Wilmington North Carolina Sewing Machines Oxford Merchandise Co Chicago Lil Names of Teachers Wanted Caas J Parker Raleigh North Carolina Agricultural Implements and Dairy Goods Madden and Marshall Atlanta Georgia Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer when writing advertisers
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Perry Davia & Son
Providence, AL
Powers
Gibbs & Co
Wilmington
Oxford Merchandise Co
Chicago
Lil
Caas
J. Parker
Raleigh
N. C
Madden & Marshall
Atlanta
True as gospel on 40 acres and a mule myth
W D Howells notes the postwar belief in 40 acres and a mule for freed families. He contrasts this dream with national humor and the then widespread transfer of land to railroad companies, calling the latter a lionhearted misdirection.
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W. D. Howells
Wake County Alliance Exec Committee Meeting Inked Postponed
The Wake county Alliance Executive Committee invites members to meet with the county President Secretary and Lecturer at THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER office on Saturday February 1st. Bad weather delayed the gathering, now rescheduled for the first Saturday. Boehren urged to attend. Additionally noted are concerns raised by F F Emery Co Leoter I N Kaises and J W Dessau. On a separate note, Mr Stephen Denmark, brother of J W Denmark, died after a long illness at his home in Glésboro Saturday night. The statement concludes with a remark about Cleveland recalling unpleasant memories for many Americans.
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County Alliance
Wake County
Progressive Farmel
Boehren
Glésboro
Stephen Denmark
J. W. Denmark
Thiee Tv
Resolutions by Iola Alliances pledge support in 1896 campaign
A political appeal denounces the single gold standard as allied with trusts and bad government. It predicts a clear 1896 choice for voters between such men and the people, urging citizens to register and vote for the united patriots in St Louis on July 22. Includes resolutions praising Harry Skinner for proposing salary cuts and calls for publication.
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People’s Party
Veir Party
Tammasy Jefferson
Avranam Lincoln
Aib
Lotus Co
Trents
Peogia
United States
Peope
Suh Wen
Gold Trust
British Gold Trust
Tr i Ora
Democrat Party
Kkpublican
Ahere Ivaders
Logan
Congress
Ami
Ican Freemen
Funsd
Agricultural Implements and Dairy Goods Ad in 19th Century Almanac
An antique advertisement lists Maddern & Marshall of Atlante Georgia offering agricultural implements and dairy goods including separators butter churns paddles and presses at competitive prices. It promotes Asa State Almanac for farm and family reference, highlights Turner’s N.C. Almanac as indispensable, and notes pricing 10 cents per copy or 60 cents per dozen with mail delivery from Jas. H. Exis Publisher Raleigh North Carolina.
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Maddern & Marshall
Atlante
Gewitlsehi
Madden & Maniswral
Forsyth St
Asa
Turner
N.C
Jas. H. Exxis
Raleseh. N.O
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Jess
Farmside
E F. Wyatt & Son
Beatert
Pitt
New Gelden Belt
Torsie
Bryan Grimes
Grimesland
Pitt Co
Oxck
En Ry
Hels Cuas J Parker
Mgr
Teachers’ Aid Association
Raleigh, N C
Urapetes Col
Oxamine
Potie Co
Leizy Ai Estate Axents
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Auddrens
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Maine
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Iola Alli
Ipla
Harry Skinner
North Osrolina
Larry Skinner
W. J Brooks
J. H. Walter
Gas A. Gakhtson
F. Mily
Henry Davis
Pasuchuilen
Tony
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Ada Taust
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Alanuy
Sore Adare
Ess
St. Savuar
Raleigh Tobaces
J. S. Meadows
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First Hinds
Wroker
Reintler
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J. H. Gilll
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