14 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1893
Page
1
The document lists officers and executive committees for the National Farmers Alliance and Industry union and the North Carolina State Alliance across several states. It names presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers lecturers and judiciary and legislative members, plus affiliated papers and a note urging potato planting.
The piece urges sowing oats when ground is ready, sharing farm experiences for crops, and promoting poultry as a money maker amid rising egg prices. It calls for an anti 옵션 law, shifts from all cotton or tobacco to home supply, and advises buying blooded stock from reputable dealers.
Prize essay by Katherine Handke argues that declining cereal prices push farmers to dairying and that Jersey cattle offer superior butter yield, lower feed cost, and broader profitability. It urges beginners to study proper Jersey care through dairy papers and notes Jerseys as “dairy queens” linked to quality milk and buyer demand.
Bro George S. Murray of Nash county reports deer killed by Z. Y. Strickland and wild geese by J. W. Murray. W. and G. S. Murray report catching wild turkeys while D. A. Morgan killed an eight foot bald eagle. J. H. Murray cut his foot with an axe recently.
James Murdock argues in a Mecklenburg County reflection that the value of farms has fallen due to creditor influence and demonetizing silver. He urges national co operation and Sub Treasuries to let farmers fix living prices, protect markets, and end agricultural depression.
At the January meeting held at Hector's Creek Academy the Harnett County Farmers Alliance condemns partisan press attacks on Marion Butler. They support Butler's reform efforts, endorse the State and National Alliances actions, and urge further battle until reform is achieved. A copy will be sent to The Progressive Farmer and Clinton Caucasian. Z. T. Riverts, Pres.
The writer laments banking schemes and class legislation blamed on the National Banking system, urging farmers to question North Carolina usurers and legislators. He recalls failed loans in Atlanta and criticizes banks for exploiting deposits while calling for lower interest on loans.
The Sandy Creek Alliance No 243 of Vance county NC will meet Saturday February 25 1893 at noon at their usual place. A public meeting at 2 pm at Fuller's School House invites all to hear Alliance principles. County Lecturer Hon T A Epps and other speakers expected.
The author attacks North Carolina lawmakers for proposing a state bank system that would allow bankers to profit from state bonds and debt. He argues the plan would saddle the people with high costs while favoring a banking class, despite Alliance opposition and electoral signals.
A reader defends the Alliance against dismissive critiques in A Fair Notice while contrasting editorial figures in North Carolina politics. The letter invokes Hungary’s history and Francis Joseph to warn that enemies of the Alliance may speak harshly, yet the movement endures.
Delegate report from F Dixey of Pine Knot Alliance No 2243 recounts a five hour journey to Villanow North Carolina for a Moore County Alliance gathering at I A McLouds. Three hours of business harmony and singing followed by a hosted dinner and fellowship. The delegates left the next morning feeling uplifted by the experience.
Sam Lawrence of Jonesboro Tennessee drank six glasses of whiskey for a wager then collapsed and died. The report notes a clergyman in Ogdensburg New York delivering a ten sermon series titled Ten Roads to Perdition from Ogdensburg.
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