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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1893
Page
7
The item relays a discussion on a graded income tax with advocate William R Morrison arguing it could be equitable if the rich help fund government. It also includes notices about publishing, agent communications, guano shipments, and sewing machine endorsements from Nash County with local names, dates, and orders in 1893.
W H Worth announces a contract for shoes with a Boston house for 1893. He claims to supply the brethren from cheap brogans to dress boots and offers 5000 shoe almanacs on request. He promises free freight across North Carolina and invites bonded business agents to obtain copies.
In HauLisporo North Carolina, December 27, 1892, H Worth reports on an experiment using F A Official Guano on corn. A 4x4 foot plot received 120 pounds per are in the hill while a control row with no guano showed lagging growth early. By August 10 the fertilized row weighed about 50 pounds more fodder than the unguanoed row, with harvest completed on November 5.
A detailed letter discusses crop results with and without guano showing a 75 percent yield increase and notes pest reduction when guano is used. It shifts to a commodity and freight cost discussion about ordering brands from single points to save postage and streamline billing. The writer invites Raleigh visit and promises service to the State Alliance.
The Alliance emphasizes prudent use of its credit by all members, urging prompt payments to protect the organization’s financial standing. It notes substantial savings from responsible credit use and warns that neglect could jeopardize that credit.
A long missive from W H Worth as State Business Agent urges prompt remittance for Alliance orders to avoid overdrawn funds and higher brokerage costs. It explains bond rules restricting thirty day terms, warns against C O D and sight drafts, and stresses uniform handling, proper shipping, and careful inspection of goods. It also promotes sewing machines and lists meeting notices, printing services, and affiliated officers.
A scanned late 19th century notice directs communications to Capt S B Alexander Raleigh NC via W Barnes Secretary Treasurer, with further orders for Polk Memorial Fund contributions to H W Ayer Raleigh NC. It lists prices and orders for farm supplies and equipment, including fertilizers, canned goods, coal, etc., along with alliance officers and distribution details.
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