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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1893
Page
4
A correspondence on butter and cheese plants examines a $5,000 creamery project. The editor criticizes mismanagement and skim milk cheese, notes profit risks and true costs, and urges careful cow supply, milk fat testing, and cooperative models to make regional creameries viable.
The Western Economic Association of St Louis pushes for a permanent Census Bureau to show ownership and tenancy in homes and farms across the United States. The drive cites rising tenant farming and deepening debt, urging resolutions from organized bodies to require decennial data on occupancy versus ownership and mortgage status.
A correspondent challenges Mr Archer’s stance on land banking, urging a stay on debt liquidation and a liberal bankruptcy law. He warns of land loss to lenders, cites Edgecombe County roads and wealth decline, and argues for a stay law and debt relief to protect farmers and property.
The call seeks figures on what percentage of farm property is free of debt and the value of both free and mortgaged property, plus the share of value under mortgage. It asks to transmit resolutions to the district Congressman and state Senators. The appeal urges readers to act, write to their Congressman, and push for immediate action as bills approach Congress. Signed by B. C. Kegvar, Secy Western Economic Assn. St. Louis, Mo. Jan 5, 1893.
Alliance Herald notes farm mortgages exceed 1 billion across Kansas Illinois Iowa Missouri with totals of 245000 in Kansas 380000000 in Illinois 220000 in Iowa 214000000 in Missouri. Tennessee Toiler questions farmer ally losses from short selling grain gamblers urging duty and self reliance. Journal of Agriculture condemns misled voters and politician rhetoric. Topeka Advocate and Tribune quotes chairman Simpson on Republican victory. New York Herald comments on Japanese railway plans. Southern Alliance Farmer cites freed slaves and current tramp plight.
The General Assembly opens with the Senate at Latourpay, Jan. 7, with King presiding. Contested seat in Warren County discussed and resolutions to expedite Nicaragua canal bill. Various bills introduced on governance, agriculture, penalties, and education. House members debate adjournment, local taxation, and county administration. Meetings adjourned to 3 pm. Monday.
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