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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1895
Page
3
A humorous exchange shows Major recovering from a cold through a cry and a letter from Betsy in North Carolina. Betsy teases him about politics while urging loyalty to a political ticket, and he replies jokingly about running for governor and party stances. The cartoon dialogue includes references to Betsy’s affection and a playful political debate.
The article argues dairying fits all regions aside from a few extreme areas, emphasizes its role in diversified farming, and outlines choices in milk products and distribution. It notes the need for adaptable feeding, careful herd selection, and focusing on milk, butter, or cheese as best for local conditions. F. W. Mosetry.
The document reproduces the act setting a 6 percent legal interest rate and penalties for usurious contracts. It details forfeiture of all interest, double recovery of interest paid, two year limitation for actions, and counterclaim rights while excluding prior contracts. It also repeals conflicting laws and clarifies enforcement.
The Sentinel notes tax liability for Winston Salem residents and reports minor railroad commission decisions. News includes a death by freezing in Wilmington, watermelon shipments from Havana to New York, icebound steamers on North Carolina sounds, and several local incidents from Stanly Hall fire to a Berwyn? teacher injury. Prominent figures and court appointments are listed alongside bank failures and mine activity across the state.
Delegates from 35 county alliances discuss conditions and devise plans to improve farming. They adopt a cotton option on November 1 for each ton of corn, push high grade fertilizer use, cut cotton acreage for provisions, and press railroad and fertilizer charges reductions. Senator elect Tillman attends briefly as confrontations among white factions hint at new political alignments.
Washington reports a 1893 appropriation estimate of 9309 to cover the U S share in repressing the African slave trade and restricting firearms liquor imports in Africa. Belgium advanced the full amount and Secretary Gresham seeks prompt action to reimburse Belgium.
Washington February notes Rep Washington of Tennessee won a favorable House Appropriations Committee report on a 125000 federal grant for a government exhibit at the Nashville Exposition to be held next year. The bill requires the Centennial Company to prove it has raised 750000 before funds release, and allows imported display articles to enter duty free under Treasury rules.
Postmaster General Biacell declared Star Pastel Company of Atlantic City a fraudulent concern and ordered mail sent to it returned. The outfit sold for 250 and advertised easy earnings during leisure hours. The firm, sometimes using another name, reportedly moved HQ to Williamsburg New York.
Subscription books opened at Pierpont Morgan & Co for 62 million dollars of four percent bonds. Subscriptions closed after 22 minutes with bids over tenfold. Most bids came by mail and officials caution details await allotments on Saturday. Bond selling prices and international interest noted, underscoring record demand.
The text advocates reviving interest in American securities and railroad securities to attract foreign investments, aiming to shift the balance of exchange in the United States. It claims such measures would relieve gold strain and prepare for bread-stuffs exports next fall, restoring gold flows to the U S for the first time in two years.
Washington reports Senator Cullom of Illinois held absent as the Senate Appropriations Committee tied on a motion to pay a bounty on domestic sugar for 1894. Supporters and opponents split among Allison Hate Blackburn Call and Gorman Brice Teller Cockrell. The outcome hinges on Cullom's stance and may be deferred due to linkage with the Sunday Civil bill.
The Pekin correspondent notes Mr. Patrick, ex vice consul at Tien Tain, will meet Li Hung Chang to discuss war matters. The emperor demands explanations for defeats and details of war expenses. Secret societies are forming, likely political in aim, while Admiral Ito’s fleet has taken Wei Hai Wei harbor and forts.
Washington February 22 The House elections committee upheld Democrat Eppes in the Fourth Virginia district contest against Fusion challenger Goode. Vote 4 Republicans and 6 Democrats supported seating the incumbent. Goode's supporters claimed about thirty precincts had miscoded votes. A detailed majority report will go to the House, but action may not occur before adjournment.
John L Sullivan performed in A True American in Jacksonville Florida to receipts near 1009 dollars. He celebrated in town and in saloons all day while his company complained of unpaid wages and planned to leave the tour. Backer W J Wright said Sullivan would travel to Cuba and Spain as the troupe reorganizes in New York.
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