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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
8
A guide on humane poultry management stressing clean dry housing, proper range, and careful feeding. It covers housing cleanliness, dry earth floors, manure use as fertilizer, water access, occasional meat supplements, and avoiding overfeeding. It compares home grown poultry to store bought products and urges education and practical farming in the South.
The article argues for breeding light harness horses for profit, noting Morgan and Wilkes lines, Hackney influence, and French Coach stock. It compares Cleveland and Chicago coach practices, emphasizes head carriage and training, and praises modern American trotter mares for producing roadsters with size, substance, and smooth build. It also mentions buying pairs and the value of well-bred stock for export.
J A Hommes argues NC country road conditions hinder public school attendance. He cites 5 to 30 percent lower attendance and 5 to 39 percent shorter terms due to muddy roads f etc. He estimates the state loses about five million dollars annually in transport costs that could fund schools.
A December 24 1896 letter from P A Hoye of Newton North Carolina sent $1 to credit his Progressive Farmer subscription. He notes frequent delinquent appeals but prefers cash to meet demands and states he reads papers of all parties yet believes in none. He will keep paying if he lives.
Omana Neb Dec 25 1896 The Reform Press Association announces its annual meeting will occur in Memphis Tennessee on February 22 1897. The executive committee and officers report broad cooperation from city authorities business groups and railroads and an excursion to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast is planned. Vice President Frank Burket notes an enthusiastic Memphis reception and cordial entertainment support.
The call urges a large attendance, new members, and committee investigations in Memphis. It stresses reorganizing the party on true People’s party lines, extending Christmas greetings, and urging editors to sacrifice for the campaign. Officials listed include Pavlo Vandervoort and Jo A Parker with executive members across states.
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