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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1893
Page
7
A historical note highlights the State Business Agent page in The Progressive Farmer offering guidance on agency operations and cooperative trade. It includes readers’ shipping directions and price lists, with letters praising organ purchases and guano usage by Moye and Edwards near Farmville, North Carolina.
Bro A J Moye defends Moye Edwards guano citing testimonials and field tests while contrasting plans with agency competitors. W H Worts and Worrin urge field peas sellers to provide varieties, bushels and prices for possible orders. Dow Law Cotton Planter price noted.
An old notice promoting a shoe almanac with price list and calendar of cycles, plus a rebuttal to sewing machine agents claiming non standard TM models. It defends high grade machines as strictly first class with latest improvements and factory guarantees.
The article touts the Improved Farmers Alliance machine as built from top materials with steel bearings, claiming lifetime durability and cheaper retail price than standard sewing machines. It urges buyers to use the Alliance Business Agency system, describes prompt payment rules, and promotes direct-from-manufacturer shoes and various farm goods with strong emphasis on savings, orders, and terms for North Carolina members.
The State Business Agent reports a new contract with Postal Shoe Co of Boston after testing lines of shoes clothing and cloth. He notes prior contracts had mixed results but expresses strong optimism and urges a fair trial to confirm expectations with about 200 dollars worth of sample shoes in the office priced 40 cents to 5 dollars per pair.
Notice states that parties inviting Alliance officers to speak must cover their expenses and that the State Alliance will not pay expenses except for regular work. Brethren are asked to note and arrange accordingly. Signed W S Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer, North Carolina Free Masons? (A)
Communications to the Executive Committee of the State Alliance of North Carolina should be addressed to Capt. S. B. Alexander Chairman Raleigh NC care of W. S. Barnes Secretary Treasurer By order of Executive Committee. W. S. Barnes Secy Treas NC FSA.
Secretary Barggs directs all Polk Memorial Fund payments go to H. W. Ayer in Raleigh rather than to the secretary treasurer to avoid office delays. Date October 8, 1892. North Carolina Federation of State Alliances notice.
J W Pope administrator announces claims against the Mary H Woodward estate must be presented by February 14 1894 or be foreclosed. Peele and Maynard attorneys represent the estate in Wake County North Carolina.
Raleigh February 11 1892 Our price list calls attention to 30 days time on bills for Sub-Alliance Business Agents who wish to execute bonds now in the hands of the Secretary of each Sub-Alliance. The list notes market fluctuating prices and a $1 surcharge on fertilizer for less than carload lots. W H Worra Philadelphia Pa Syrup and soap items listed with assorted brands and prices.
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