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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1895
Page
2
A reflective excerpt quotes L. L. Polk on governance and democracy. The narrator contemplates twilight shadows and a nation where government is by and for the people, dating to July 4th, 1890. The text blends personal imagery with political ideal.
The dispatch discusses a new LL Polk Alliance formation in the state, political shifts, and reform sentiment. It notes reactions to Ransom and Jarvis, a capacity crowd in forthcoming legislature coverage, and chatter about Grover Cleveland dining with David Bennett Hill, signaling unsettled party dynamics and Washington intrigue.
The Wilkesboro Chronicle condemns the present regime as calamity driven and urges readers to resist plutocracy. It argues government distrust spreads amid poverty and price crises, accusing editors of aiding elites while urging honest action.
The article recounts Senator Mewborne pushing a bill to repeal amendments to the Alliance charter, passing swiftly in both chambers with broad Democratic support. It praises Alliance members, condemns opposition, and urges readers to fund and promote a revival plan claiming economic benefits including cattle skins and tan bark profits, and a proposed factory funded by small contributions.
A religious order urges brethren to resume meetings after heavy rain and to back a shoe factory program. They cite repeal of a prior legislative attack, urge self reliance, and quantify potential regional economic gains from local production using members’ purchases and per capita contributions, calling for immediate action and funding.
A critical piece discusses St Johns Cambridge and Prof Foxwell as leading voices for bimetalism in England. It argues that England's monopoly of gold and credit powers profits bankers while the masses suffer, warning that a single standard would degrade the nation faster and urging citizens to support bimetalism through action and vote.
The 1894 report by Labor Commissioner B. R. Lacy details 167 cotton and 10 woolen mills with 703,997 spindles and 15,059 looms. Of 106 mills replying, 6,328 women and 2,340 children under 14 were employed. Wages range from 25 to 90 cents for children and 60 cents to $2 for skilled men, with most paid weekly in cash. Opinions on hours vary by county, with reforms favored by many. Brussels appoints a new executioner, a former saloon waiter who won a census post paying about 1,300 francs annually.
Ex judge Lyman Trumbull a prominent Populist, submits resolutions for a 1896 platform. He denounces monopolies and calls for free coinage, anti-bonding, wealth limits, civil service, and government ownership of monopolies. He blasts currency contraction schemes and warns of gold power hypocrisy.
The Washington Post reports leaders from both parties near agreement on a currency bill. Key points include treasury bonds worth 500 million dollars, 2 to 3 percent interest, 30 years, redeemable after 20. small denominations sold publicly. banks can issue circulation up to bond value. tax on circulation reduced. old notes withdrawn for silver certificates redeemable in silver. silver bullion coinage to be increased with mint approval required to withdraw.
A non religious organization Trinity Church in New York controls more real estate than almost any city entity. Once a village church it now holds holdings valued between 75 and 150 million dollars yielding about 600 thousand dollars yearly. It owns 148 tenement houses notorious for dirt and crowding with opium dens amid opulent church life. Citizens demand accountability and reform to curb perceived exploitation of the poor.
A goldbug sheet The New York People and Tuer Progressive Farmer critique populist rhetoric. They challenge claims of wealth distribution schemes and show how the middle and professional classes shape politics. The piece analyzes congressional representation, voter counts, and the alleged misallocation of seats among groups.
A fragmented excerpt critiques the Progressive Farmer amid debates on class power in farming and labor. It discusses census figures, middle class and wage labor dynamics, and whether common laborers deserve representation in Congress, arguing for broader labor voice and political influence.
A Charlotte audience greeted J. L. Ramsey of Tr Pro aussiv Farmer at a den reception before Christmas. Ramsey, editor of a leading reform paper and president of the Reform Press Association, spoke of upcoming association meetings.
South Carolina Governor Evans urges reforms for prisoners calling for a reformator y system. He notes 206 inmates in the penitentiary labeled as juvenile offenders and argues youths should be isolated, given proper attire, and educated until capable of reentry, to prevent repeat crime.
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