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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
2
A short label warns that time has expired, marking the end of a period or activity. The phrase suggests a formal call to conclude tasks, tests, or quotas, signaling completion and the need to wrap up remaining duties before the deadline.
A fragmented voice describes standing behind a curtain as light fades and a dark valley and river loom ahead. The speaker contemplates mingling with the waters and casts a cryptic, introspective wish amid blurred, garbled text.
In Raleigh the editorial notes discuss Col Bryan Tyson and Col Pritchard in the Senate race, criticize goldbug Democratic papers, and urge independent press reporting. They comment on Gov Russell's inaugural address, legislative adjournment, and Populist dynamics, noting weather and Alliance quorum issues, plus speculation on Mark Hanna's influence and possible Populist vote purchases. The piece also mentions Comptroller Eckles, treasury notes costs, and Cyrus Thompson as a competing senator candidate choice.
A lengthy critique of political alignments within North Carolina parties. The Progressive Farmer accuses Col. Skinner and the News and Observer of shifting loyalties during the Populist era. It argues converts and backsliders influence party leadership while rail rates and corporate power are blamed for high prices and limited reforms.
A public address argues railroads are state-created entities and accuses legislative inaction of keeping high rates. It claims nonresident owners profit, demands curbing salaries for railroad officials from 10 000 to 2 500 per year, and criticizes lavish perks and lobbyists.
The Rothschilde Morgan Hannan syndicate and Senator Sherman strongly back Pritchard. The Tribune lauds him as a goldbug ally, while goldbug Republicans and some goldbug Democrats in North Carolina privately aid his campaign. Silver claims about him are dismissal.
The piece accuses bolting Populists of duplicity for backing Senator Pritchard while denying belief in his gold standard stance. It condemns those who preach gold policy yet support wealth consolidation, praising sincere gold standard supporters and opposing opportunistic party shifts.
Reverend Sam P. Jones praises Tom Watson amid Democratic attacks in the tenth district. He says Watson is clever, purer than opponents, and would resist party moves, urging readers to fight it out and back Watson against the “whole gang.”
The Glasgow single tax movement wins a majority of 23 in a 75 member council after a full reelection. Even Tory candidates backed the policy as the city pushes municipalizing functions, aiming for no municipal taxes by 1897. Energetic parliamentary action is planned, with hopes high alongside New Zealand.
In a bold appeal, People's Party leaders claim electoral gains, vow to push silver and greenback issues, and urge independent action to press for government backed money, railroad and telegraph reforms. They call for a national conference and renewed campaigns to win votes from both major parties.
Snow storm delayed the Wake County Alliance meeting from the 14th and a new session is set for Thursday January 28 in Raleigh at 11 a m. Officers and delegates are urged to attend, with emphasis on the Alliance Shoe Factory and fertilizer issues. The County Secretary is asked to notify all Sub-Secretaries by postal card. Fraternally J J Penny. A note on bank safety follows.
A collage of quotes from reform papers and papers across the country. Topics include tariffs on diamonds, railroad wrecks, Cuban war wariness, McKinley speeches, Queen Kalani’s climate trip, wealth vs brains, agricultural theory, Nebraska oil tillers, Illinois National Bank losses, and the perils of big financial interests.
Correspondence argues the North Carolina senatorial choice should rest on principle. It questions Pritchard's stance on national bond issues and financial reform tied to Populist ideas, warning that pending bonds of 500 to 1000 million dollars could raise interest burdens. Bryan of Carthage signs the appeal.
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