Progressive Farmer classified notices and ad guidance
The piece offers advertising rates and submission rules for the Progressive Farmer Official Organ of the NC Farmers' State Alliance. It urges readers to include real names and post offices in communications and explains how to change delivery or publish notices. It also notes the date on the label shows when your time ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Progress Ivs
Raleigh
The
Progressive Farmer
NC. Farmers’ State Alliance
Editorial notes on railroads and Alliance polities
The text notes 600 railroad presidents in America earning about $11 000 annually. It comments on Singer Manufacturing seeking ad space and calls for farm work to pause for Alliance efforts. It questions Congress actions, militia secrecy, and party bias within the Alliance while urging nonpartisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Singer Manufacturing Company
Apology from Editor Pro Tem for Late Issue
The editor pro tem J. W. Denmark apologizes for the missed copy due to Mr Ram sey’s sudden absence for private business. The staff asks subscribers to bear with them and promises to make it up in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
J. W. Denmark
Tariff Reform Promise From 51st Congress Preview
The author pledges weekly summaries of tariff reductions over four years to inform every voter. They claim few editors or lawyers in North Carolina understand tariff specifics and promise to present facts from official records not widely accessible. The piece notes taxes on everyday items like pocket knives and wool hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
North Carolina
Vance
Tariff Reform Notes On Schedule A Items And Reductions
The article surveys tariff changes under Schedule A for chemicals oils and paints. It cites reductions for acetic acid chromic acid and chloroform among others while noting some duties unchanged such as boracic acid and blacking. The piece mocks reform rhetoric and urges following tariff details to gauge future reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Alliance Education Sparks Political Reform in West Virginia
The Farmers' Alliance energizes national policy debates by pushing for direct election of President and U S Senators, free coinage of silver, and reform of land transport and money. Its press illuminates hidden issues and exposes banking practices, turning opinion with sharp, reformist critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Advocate
West Virginia
United States
Farmers’ Alliance
Thomas Cat
Alliance
Truth in Reporting and Political Bias
A critical essay condemns chronic exaggeration by American newspaper writers. It argues that molehills are made mountains and real defections hidden to favor political factions. It cites misrepresentation by reporters and editors rushing to publish sensational items, misleading readers about the truth.
New York circulates more money in two months
The New York Press reports October and November increases in circulating currency totaling about 18.73 million dollars. By December 1 total money held by the public reached 1.6148 billion dollars, roughly 25 dollars per person, though much is tied up in bonds banks and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foster
Attend Your Alliance Meetings In The New Year
A call to members to attend all reachable Alliance meetings in the coming year. Emphasizes that dues alone do not benefit individuals. regular attendance, reading Alliance literature, and staying informed strengthen unity and personal growth, with open county meetings for non delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
State banks of issue bill eyed by editorial column
The editorial urges careful study of a Senate bill to authorize state issue banks, likening it to the national bank law. It warns that passage could expand state debt, boost bank influence over legislation, and fail to fix current evils. The paper calls for open discussion and signals likely adoption and push for a national currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
North Carolina
North Carolina General Assembly Opens in Raleigh
The General Assembly of North Carolina convened at the Capitol in Raleigh with nearly all members present. The day covered organization and committee appointments, Senate and House officers were announced, and bills were introduced on banks, charters, and taxation. A Governor’s message was read and printed for members.
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General Assembly of
North Carolina
Raleigh
Senate
Jno. M. King
Guilford County
W. G. Burkhead
Geo. P. Pell
Reading
King
Messia
Davis
Pou
Messrs
Posey
Mercer
Morton
Marsh
Newsome
Stack
First National Bank of
Washington
Aycock
Deaf and
Morganton
Baltimore, Norfolk and Roanoke Steamboat Company
House of Representatives
House
Cooper
Sherrill
McRie
Merrist
Poll
F. H. Taylor
Halifax
CU. E. Tatem
Tyrrell
Vance
Buncombe
Charles B. Marshburn
Madison
Marshburn
Roberson
Randolph
Moore
Jackson
Jackson County
Jones
Caldwell
Caldwell County
Chee and Wood
Waynesvile Library Association
Bank of
Waynesville
Haywood County
Western North Carolina and Tennessee Railroad Company
Committee On Corporations
Ray
Macon
McCurry
McDowell
Long
Alamance
General Assembly
McNeill
Gilmer
Haywood
Spruill
Axley
Waton
Forsyth
Barber
Grimes
Bellamy
Lillington
Alliance members urged to support education efforts nationwide
The piece praises the Alliance for educating wealth producers and workers on economics and current politics while noting its ongoing work to protect family interests. Reports from Butler Missouri and unions show growing Alliance membership in Texas California and tentative growth in North Carolina. calls for broader expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Butler, Mo
Alliance
Texas
California
North Carolina
They Dont Want the Senate Editorial Claims Democrats Oppose Senate
The Progressive Farmer quotes a Washington letter alleging that leading Democrats prefer Republicans retain the Senate. It argues party leaders and millionaires oppose Senate control, suggesting possible cross party cooperation in populist states to elect senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Vernon
Illinois
Washington City
Senate
Washington
Governor's Message Part on Finances and Currency
The governor's message summarizes the Funding act of 1879 and its extension, noting bonds issued and outstanding totaling about $11.4 million, with 4 percent bonds and six percent construction bonds. It details dividends from the North Carolina Railroad totaling $180,000 annually, and the effect on interest payments and treasury balances if remaining bonds are exchanged.
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Govenor
General Assembly
North Carolina
State debt plan and treasury balance drafts
The report analyzes bonds and debt figures, noting 6 Pisac bonds and a total debt near 3.6 million with 4 percent and 6 percent bonds. It catalogs educational and public funds, investments, provincial bonds, and treasury balances, urging extension of a 1879 act and discussing banking reform and pension costs amid tariff and currency concerns.
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Denmark
R. Raleigh
N. C
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Hive
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Pat Offler
N.R. Pla
Independent Tribune
Order
Alliance Education
Jefferson
State Banks OF Issue
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Clase
Caful
Allander County
Board of Education
Fowl
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United
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