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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
2
Subscription notice for The Progressive Farmer outlining rates and renewal instructions. It states the paper's motto and editorial stance, urges subscribers to renew with correct name and address, and notes that discontinuance requires written notice and settlement of arrears.
The editorial reflects pride in volume sixteen, pledges independence and courage, and invites readers to support with timely renewals and new subscriptions. It notes imperfect progress, urges reader help, and mentions Congress extra sessions and a visit by President Jordan to organize North Carolina.
The piece critiques editorials urging immediate cotton sales after Christmas and argues for patience. It cites Secretary Wilson on crop rotations, dairy and forage growth, and the value of cotton seed by-products. It also notes Berkshire stock sales at Biltmore Farms, mail delivery figures for Raleigh routes, and condemns Mayor Van Wyck for not lowering the New York City hall flag in Victoria’s memory.
The Progressive Farmer urges extension of rural free delivery with support from Madison County and endorsements from The Charlotte Observer The Waynesville Courier notes likely Haywood implementation The Louisburg Times cites growing popularity and plans for circuits from Louisburg and Franklin county petitions in Johnston county Dunn Runner pushes for routes, highlighting Harnett County absence as a missed blessing.
A North Carolina House debate over impeaching Chief Justice D M Furbes and Associate Justice R M Douglas dominates sessions. The majority votes to advance charges while minority urges restraint, citing constitutional limits and concern over political motivation.
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