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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1894
Page
6
The Progressive Farmer editorial voice reviews a rural exchange in which Major and Betsy switch to a Vance Democrat stance and discuss stopping various trusts. The dialogue mocks goldbugs and urges farmers to vote against combinations while upholding the paper as reformist and moral in tone.
A letter from T. T. Hicks of Henderson North Carolina dated February 6 1894 requests cancellation of his Progressive Farmer subscription. He criticizes the paper tone and editorials while noting only a single tolerable original article the North trip. The missive ends endorsing Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for overwork and digestive issues.
H. C. Bourne of Tarboro voices grievance over post office appointment blocking rules. He cites Gov. Elias Carr and Gen. M. W. Ransom, condemns political manipulation, urges farmers to select true Democrats, and recalls twenty years of service and campaign work.
The National Farmers Alliance opened secret sessions in Topeka with Gov Lewelling greeting delegates from nearly forty states. A. L Upson of New York urged a single constitution and broader ritual changes while D P Duncan and I E Dean spoke in open session. Vice President Butler of North Carolina was elected President, the youngest to hold the post.
There will be public speaking Saturday February 24th 1894 at Stem. All supporters or friends of the cause are invited. A. Peace Rev Thales Turner and others will address the crowd. S. P. Wassingron Pres't Tally Ho Alliance. Always mention THE ProgressivE Farmer when writing to advertisers.
The Alliance Carriage Co of Cincinnati Ohio received two medals and a diploma for strength of work beauty of finish and cheapness of price at the World’s Fair. No other carriage company earned this high honor. Request their latest catalogue by mail.
Cedar Rapids Iowa rancher Mr Bohart after buying Page fence for his farm now holds the agency for the north half of Town and offers his herd of Red Polled Cattle horses and other stock for sale as he shifts to the new enterprise He vows to double the prior sale record and urges stock buyers to write him.
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