Christmas in the country and town reflections
Major Bilkins recalls Christmas scenes with family joy and rural cheer, contrasts with city postmasters and political ambitions, and jokes about a vanished comet. Betsy notes children are smarter now, but old virtues linger in the country while officials chase offices and fishy prophecies. The column ends with a parable on agricultural policy and Sub-Treasury support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Betsy
North Carolina
Purgatory
Price of Cotton and Sub Treasury Reform Argument
A letter from TaRBoroo North Carolina argues that cotton prices rose from six to ninety four cents in two months. It advocates the Sub Treasury plan to store cotton at 80 percent value until demand appears, preventing middlemen from profiting and stabilizing prices. Agriculture underpins industry, and a law embodying the plan could aid depreciating agricultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jams B. Luoyb
Tarboroo
N. C
Epitor
Memorial resolutions from Horse Shoe Bend and Dutchman Alliances
Memorial notices honor W F Carmon who died October 21 1892 in his eighty fifth year. Resolutions express sympathy, request minutes copy to family and to The Progressive Farmer and Rural Reformer, and urge continued support for alliance efforts and newspaper advocacy in North Carolina. The Dutchman Alliance of Wake County endorses The Progressive Farmer and calls for widened circulation and sustained reform activity. References to C H Uttrey E Watton J W Oxivg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Shoe Bend
W. F. Carmon
Rural Reformer
Progressive Farmer
Horse Shoe Bend Alliance
R. J. UnpErwoop
W. C. Cansler
R. E. Lineberger
RE. Lineberger
Sec
North Carolina
Alliance
Dutchman Alliance
Wake County
N. C
C. H. Uttrey
E. Watton
J. W. Oxivg
Care of Cows Through Autumn and Winter Dairying
Dairymen are urged to avoid abrupt seasonal shifts and to maintain warm, stable conditions for cows. Proper autumn stable housing and year round feeding sustain milk production, countering the old practice of resting cows in winter. The piece emphasizes feeding for warmth and comfort to keep cows milking through calving time.
Rocky River Resolutions Urge Cotton Acreage Cuts for 1893
At a Rocky River Alliance meeting on December 31 1892 resolutions urged cotton planters in the cotton states to reduce acreage in 1893 to stabilize prices and boost farm supplies. The group asked county alliances to act at the January meeting and directed a copy to The Progressive Farmer for publication. The secretary was S A Grier. The column also reviews Columbian Historical Novels Vol III St Augustine by John R Musick noting its depiction of Huguenots in Florida and the life of Estevan in a vivid narrative with illustrations and strong human-interest elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky River Alliance
Progressive Farmer
S. A. Grier
Sec
Y. A
St. Augustine
America
John R. Musick
New York
London
Toronto
Funk & Wagnalls Company
United States
Europe
Florida
New World
Estevan
Hernando Estevan
Columbus
Francisco Estevan
Spain
Rome
France
Hortense de Barre
Cuba
Dairy cows thrive with humane sheltering in cold months
John Gould advises dairymen to shelter cows as nights grow cold, keep them fed in the stable, and delay toughening until spring. He argues that cows prefer warm, dry bedding and that generous winter feeding yields more and better milk, placing farmers among the progressive in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gould
O. J. Farmer
The Study of the Voice by Christine Nilsson
Christine Nilsson, renowned singer now living in a Paris mansion, has prepared a detailed article of voice guidance for publication by The Ladies' Home Journal under the title The Study of the Voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Nilsson
Paris
Ladies’ Home Journal
Johnston County Alliance Sets January 1893 Meeting Date
The Johnston County Alliance announces a joint meeting with Pine Level Alliance on the second Thursday in January 1893. Delegates are reminded of expense arrangements and that the State Alliance will not cover expenses except for regular work. W.S. Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer, N.C. F. S. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston County Alliance
Pine Level Alliance
Alliance
State Alliance
W.S. Barnes
Sec’y-Treas
Forsyth County Farmers’ Alliance
Pfafftown
Oak Summit
E. A. Conran
Sec’y
Good Meetings in Gaston and County Weddings
A long Georgia foray of marriage notices and alliance updates. The Gaston county Sub Alliance reports splendid meetings and previews a strong county event. numerous December 1892 marriages are listed in and around North Carolina towns including Cameron Amity Richlands Mooresville and Rowan and Onslow counties. The State Alliance announces officers and scheduling details for 1893 including Pfafftown and Wake County meetings along with fund remittance instructions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Major Bilkins
Ore
BROWN
Rocky River Resolutions
Gaston
Gastonia
Epior
Moore County
D. M. McIver
Mamie McQueen
Kenoth Horner
Laula Arnett
Cameron
Mooresville
J. W. Oliphant
Junie Brawley
T. L. Triplet
Statesville
W. R. McLelland
Thomas Morrow
Bettie
Willie Sandlin
Penia Jarman
Richlands
Onslow County
I. D. Shaw
Amity
Chambersburg Township
Iredell County
Mr. Dawson
Thomas Horton
Rowan
Carrie
A. G. Holder
W. K Ramsey
Mary E. Huffman
F. D. Shaw
C. A. Guffey
R. S. Moore
Alpha
Rowan County
John E. Little
Boise City
Idaho
Supreme Court
The
State Alliance of North Carolina
B. Alexander
Raleigh
W. Barnes
y-Treas
3. A
N.C. F. State Alliance
N.C
Polk Memorial Fund
H. W. Ayer
Treas
N. Casa
Wake County Alliance
Swift Creek Alliance
Inwood Church
R J. Powell
J. J. Dunn
Seec’y Treas
Wake Co. F. A
W.H. Worth
W. 8
Barnes
Raleigh, N.C
Guy V. Barnes
Cameron Nursery
Cameron, N. C
Tom Watson
Pinkerton
Greenback
Congress
Kyle
Peffer
National Watchman
C Street N. E
Washington
D.C
Raleidh
Rlel
Cloverdale
Miles
Miles’ Micoical
Elkhart
Ind
Pomona Hill
Milia
Grap Tyne
Bhade Tros
Oruan
Pomona
Panther
Perry Orchard
Ipad
Dresel
Salisbury Wa
Salisbury
J. J. Hly & Son
Mar
Litte
Brooklyn
ART Union
Maray Ave
Hanks
de Feos
Iscome
Cleveland
c. _ peraeeies
Christina Ludden & Bates
South
Ncs
Juen Music House
Savannah
Guse
Julius Lewis & CO
Raleigh, N
Aco
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