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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1894
Page
2
A dated fragment quotes L L Polk praising a government “of the people, for the people, and by the people” as he stands behind a curtain at sunset. The lines connect shadows on a track with a river valley and convey a patriotic sentiment from 1890.
A fragment from a 1890s issue covers Pender County and Virginia alliances, Populist gains in Georgia and New Jersey, Cleveland era politics, tariff confrontations, the Morton resignation, and dramatic business failures for 1893. It critiques Congress, sugar prices, and trusts, urging focus on home and country.
The New York Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan for Congress to issue 200 million dollars in gold interest bearing bonds. The piece claims such bonds would burden every American with debt, cites inflated per capita costs, and blames the current party and Republicans for the approach. It argues that reforms could have avoided the bond issue.
The Kansas attorney general elected by Populists forced the Pullman Palace Car Company to pay back taxes totaling nearly a million dollars. The firm had previously paid no taxes under Republican administrations.
The Wilmington Messenger reports six U.S. Army engineers arrived by special train to assess fortifications around the Cape Fear river and Wilmington harbors. The piece questions nationwide coastal fortifications as impractical and financially burdensome given current government and public finances.
The Ruralist notes the aging coast defenses and argues strong fortifications are a political move toward monarchy. It decries rich men's wars and urges a living chance for citizens, contending England is the only formidable foe if property remains here. It cites election returns showing a drop in two old parties and gains for the Peoples' party, with many abstentions.
The piece discusses a 1893 controversy where Congress claimed 350000 for mileage though only one trip per member was allowed. It accuses Democratic leadership of corruption in mileage reimbursements and contrasts party control. It also notes future journalism moves by John W. Jenkins and Col. Fairbrother.
The Colorado State Alliance held a Denver meeting on December 27 with Governor Wait attending and endorsing a call for a special legislative session. Reports show growth in the Order and much business accomplished as delegates praised the governor’s participation. President Cleveland hunted along the Potomac over the holidays and faces calls for a new message upon his return.
The Diamond republishes an editorial from The Progressive Farmer about farm mortgage indebtedness in Georgia and elsewhere. It urges all papers to publish these statistics from Washington records to inform reform debates as a new Congress begins.
Dr. R C Persons and his son seek information about relatives in North Carolina and names Turner Persons or H K Persons. Col Julian Carr of Durham is the new president of the North Carolina State Fair Association and aims to keep improving the fair with secretary Hal Ayer.
The Chicago Express reports Frank Hoskins Henning Minnesota reform editor was placed in an insane asylum after exposing fictitious bank reports. Friends vow to free him as questions loom about Minnesota bankers and alleged financial rot. A separate note says Secretary Carlisle is chief attorney for a Frankfort Kentucky lottery company amid government efforts to halt the concern.
A Durham letter-wearied businessman denounces Cleveland era policies and calls for South and West unity in coming elections. He blames Wall Street, laments tariff and currency battles, notes farm distress and factory failures, and urges alliance with the Farmers' movement to push a principled ticket.
Nevada shows 10 170 families with 1 104 958 dollars in real estate mortgages. Average mortgaged farm value is 1 183 dollars and home value 4 513 dollars with farm liens 3 706 dollars and home liens 1 155 dollars. Interest rates start at 12 percent.
A fragmented critique laments misprioritized reporting in The New York Herald and The Washington Post, claiming obituaries of dogs rival political coverage. The speaker denounces partisan press and warns that light has become darkness amid factional fighting and stolen liberty.
A brief, affectionate couplet expresses mutual affection and imminent marriage. The verse centers on two named partners Lilly and Gro indicating a forthcoming union and shared romance. WY press style notes a personal relationship framed as a wedding anticipation.
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