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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1892
Page
2
A Raleigh letter notes subscription details for farmers papers and urges readers to send real names and post office details. It comments on postmasters' pay, political pressures, Alliance leaders, and the 1891 coinage bill, warning against New York monopoly influence and praising reformist aims.
In a congressional exchange, Funston and Georgia lawmakers clash over the McKinley tariff. Funston argues most farmer goods are cheaper since the bill a claim echoed by some, though others note grain and certain items vary. The debate centers on who benefits from tariff laws and the prices farmers receive.
The Western Guard a new Alliance paper in Madison Minnesota mocks two rival town papers held by a single owner and edited by one man. The Republican and Democratic organs are exposed as run by the same editor, sparking a rare partisan consistency debate.
Chicago residents planned a royal visit for members of Congress on the 22nd with free trains and hospitality. Grady replied that if Chicago could cover expenses for Congress, it would be wiser to spend that money on the Exposition rather than risk the impression of attempting to influence members.
Beautiful music by Arthur Gore of San Francisco with words inspired by President Polk speeches in Los Angeles and Indianapolis. Includes speeches on the title page with Polk portrait. Dedicatory note to the President promises wide popularity and parlor use. Five pages, 40 cents. order by sending money.
A call urges every Allianceman in North Carolina to recruit neighbors and secure subscriptions for THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer. Collect names and deliver them to the secretary at the next meeting. Many Alliances can raise 25 subscribers, with clubs of 25 or more priced at 70 cents for one year.
The Dakota Ru relist argues Alliancemen will back either major party if they adopt the Ocala demands amended at Indianapolis. Three factions in South Dakota test loyalty to principles over party name, seeking a new national reform party while pledging to support any party that adopts their platform. Independent voices insist old parties won’t adopt it, so unity and a clear cut platform are essential.
From St. Louis large numbers of delegates arrive for the conference with expected crowds today and tomorrow. Interest runs high and results are awaited anxiously. Our workers list many overdue subscriptions. urging members to pay up or join for another year amid hard times.
The Tarboro Farmers' Advocate notes Congress may place binding twine on the free list as the first Ways and Means bill. Editors remind correspondents their views are their own and full names, counties, and post offices are requested. We hope Congress helps poor farmers soon.
A plea urges 25 subscribers per Sub Alliance in North Carolina to cover costs at 70 cents each for a year. The Oxford Day notes a National House bill proposing a ten dollar per thousand internal tax on cigarettes wrapped in paper, arguing the tobacco trade harms youth and public funds more than national benefits.
The Alliance faces pressure during campaigns as members hold diverse political loyalties. The piece urges education and unity, preserving the group's educational role, keeping partisan politics out of meetings, and resisting moves to form or join a party while encouraging informed voting by members.
unrest grows across agricultural districts especially in the South as farmers fear their interests are sacrificed for New York prosperity. the piece argues 25 years of legislation benefits the few while burdening the many and urges house action to provide relief before electoral votes hinge on pivotal states. it notes alliance sentiment and rejects the notion that new york alone can decide the presidency.
A halting political screed questions party pledges on free silver and relief measures, noting Wall Street pressure and a stalled Congress. It cites Wall Street influence, demands for relief, and calls the public ready to judge leaders amid a political shift.
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