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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1892
Page
6
An interview with Zeke Bilkins captures his anxious Christmas mood and views on war records and Alliance politics. He and Betsy advocate reform and independence, while farmers stay steadfast, cotton remains six cents, and plans for January 1, 1891, independence are voiced.
An editorial argues the cotton price drop stems from a large 1890 crop and 1891 shortfall. It blames speculators and mill men for exploiting farmers and urges governmental action to regulate markets and protect producers from imposition.
The article argues against capital combining and farm product speculation, endorses a national money issue, and condemns State banks of issue as dangerous. It notes political pressure in Congress, warns Alliances about Sub Treasury side tracks, and predicts the plan will deteriorate. It cites Senator Harris and critiques wild cat banking as destabilizing.
The Union Alliance declares support for no public candidate who does not meet Alliance demands. Candidates must be true Alliancemen and endorse the Sub-Treasury plan and Ocala demands. A copy of resolutions will be sent to The Progressive Farmer for publication. Secretary P. B. Pixs signs.
A letter from C A Lane of Crutchfield North Carolina to CHapel Hul Alliance No 1227 asks for aid after two horses were lost to disease. Lane supports ten children and was forced to sell forty five acres to pay debts. He requests any amount, stating one horse worth about forty dollars and the other ninety five dollars. C M Hotcoms, Secretary.
Brief extracts praise President Polk from multiple papers. Cotton Plant Central Times Farmers' Advocate Waycross Herald and Rattler Whitaker NC applaud his Indianapolis convention address as patriotic clear and unprejudiced. They urge readers to consult the speech for its defense of producers and national welfare.
Mr Epior explains tea seeds should be planted immediately and covered two to three inches in light dry soil. In spring seedlings require shading for the first season by surrounding them to ward off direct sun. Fraternally, V. F. Massry.
A compilation of editorial fragments from Southern Mercury Nashville Toiler and Montgomery Alliance Herald argues against organized labor and for monetary expansion, condemns constitutional rigidity, and cites farm and banking critiques. It weighs sugarcoated reforms versus banker interests and praises farmer organization.
The National Council changes loan to issue and interest to tax in the Sub-Treasury plan. It argues the reform would move finance from private monopolies to direct people control, contrasting it with the existing system and noting the cost of issuance. Nashville Titan.
Consul General Crawford reports on a Russian system of advances on farmers grain stored or delivered to rail officials. Railways may lend up to 60 percent of grain value, 80 percent for loans six weeks or less, with 6 percent interest upfront plus small charges. Loans run six months to a year, grain sold at auction if unpaid, or if value erodes. Transportation costs are included in advance calculation. no distinction between farmers and middlemen. The scheme began June 14-26 1858 and is now widely used with farmers calling it essential to farming in Russia.
The piece compares Rome under Cato and Pompey to modern America, arguing wealth dominates offices and a plutocracy forms. It cites extravagant living, unequal profits, land concentration, and urban overcrowding as signs of decay urging a return to constitutional observance and higher private moral standards.
The text reflects on nations aging like individuals, warning rulers to heed recurring dangers and learn from experience. It notes the deaths of Elizabeth Johnson, 70, of Rowan Alliance 838 and P. L. Jones, 54, of Catawba Alliance 1357, with a sales pitch for The Progressive Farmer's fifteen‑month subscription offer on page two.
In Forsyth County North Carolina Col L L Poli is re elected as chief officer for twelve months with unanimous support from Cedar Grove Alliance Fraternally A W Bevet Lecturer confirms. Members with due notes on Alliance guano must pay promptly to secure favorable terms and prices. Meeting reminders include Stoney Creek Fairfield Chesnut Ridge White Cross and Orange Church Alliances with times in January.
N M Culbreth and S Otho Wilson will address Alliance members in eight North Carolina counties from January 19 to January 28 1892. Meetings in Charlotte Monroe Wadesboro Rockingham Lamberton Whiteville Lockwood’s Folly Burgaw. Members urged to attend for important Order discussions.
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