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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1895
Page
2
The text shows partial phrases about advertisers in THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer and a dated label, with garbled lines about shadows on a track and a river valley. It appears as damaged or incomplete prose rather than a full news item or clear event.
A jumble of notes covers politics and society from North Carolina to France. The piece mocks legislative salaries and public printing while noting editor J F Click and the Lodge Weekly venture. It mentions Gov Carr’s long message and France’s Casimir Perier resignation, with commentary on finance and banking in the state.
The text argues that five cent cotton will push the South to diversify crops and improve soil fertility. It notes New England and Middle States farmers also diversify via intensive culture and manure use. It cautions against reducing fertilizer usage and explains potash and phosphate needs. It also cites political caucuses nominating Marion Butler and Jeter C. Pritchard, plus Democratic prospects, and ends with a critique of Senator David B. Hill and gold standard politics.
The piece argues that a majority of railroad telegraph operators in North Carolina are under 18 and that accidents rise as a result. It cites a proposed legislative bill to establish a State Examiner to test age and competency, reducing incompetent operators and accidents. Prof. Abernethy supports the plan as a practical remedy.
The Progressive Farmer warns readers about missing cash in mail and urges using Postal or Express Money Orders. It explains fees for Postal Money Orders under 250 dollars and 5 to 75 cent Express fees, instructs on obtaining and directing orders, and suggests registered mail for extra protection.
Mr. A. L. Swinson Alli anceman of Wayne county visited the city last week. Mr. W. H. Schoolfield of Reidsville, a reformer, is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner. Major W. A. Graham of Lincoln county Trustee of the B. A. fund, was in town last week. Capt. J. A. Stikeleather of Olin Irdel county attended the Masonic Grand Lodge and has watched the legislature, a welcome visitor at this office.
The National Alliance plans a major gathering on February fifth with key business to be discussed. L. L. Polk Alliance members and local friends will host delegates and officers, offering home hospitality to reduce expenses and ensure comfort. Members are urged to buy tickets with a certificate for a one third return rate.
Disclosed: lawmakers voted themselves 125 annually for postage and kept the old franking allowance. The new law section would let Vice President and Congress members mail free correspondence on official business, adding to existing pay, with questions raised about passage timing and notice.
The Hickory Mercury laments dwindling zeal among Alliance brethren amid hard times. It urges members not to neglect the sole organization serving farmers and laboring men, noting it has saved farmers millions and will continue to do so if members stay committed.
The Durham Daily Sun notes lawmakers seek to alter many holidays with a Reduce repeal and change stance. Populists and Republicans join in dissatisfaction, and a chorus argues for changing Thanksgiving and possibly Christmas and Easter timing.
The eighth annual meeting will convene in Raleigh North Carolina on the first Tuesday in February 1895 at noon. Each state sends one delegate with one extra per 10000 members. Delegates are urged to buy Raleigh tickets via Washington and the Southern railway routes. Fast trains depart Washington 1101 am and 1005 pm daily. The Southern Railway roads promise direct passage to Raleigh. Delegates from the South are advised to travel via Atlanta Charlotte and Greensboro. The Polk monument dedication is expected to draw a large national attendance.
The alliance invites all in good standing attending the legislature to attend meetings and forbids admitting members who worked to repeal the Charter of the State Alliance or withdrew contributions from the Business Agency fund unless in needy circumstances.
The North Carolina Farmers' State Alliance expresses pleasure that both branches of the General Assembly repealed Chapter 137 of the 1893 Acts and changed the State Alliance Charter. They thank the Assembly for prompt action, citing its importance to future growth and prosperity. The resolutions request publication in the Organ of the State Alliance and reform papers.
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer from Oregon North Carolina requests a call meeting of Rockingham County Alliance at the court house on February 7 1895 to transact the regular county meeting business. President W D Watt wishes a good turnout.
Rauztau North Carolina January eighteenth eighteen ninety five call meeting of the State Reform Press Association to convene in Raleigh at ten o clock February sixth eighteen ninety five full attendance of reform editors requested. There is a railroad fare rate for attendees and notices to state secretaries. No pay no paper and publishers urged to remit promptly or the paper will stop.
The column lists names and counties sending subscriptions and clubs of multiple subscribers including John King Wayne county and J W Jones Guilford county. Additional thanks are extended to many friends briefly and a secretary note names Randolph as the secretary.
The narrator recounts a rambling roadside letter from a Major traveling to Asheville to gauge support for the Democratic Party. He details travel mishaps and comic misreadings, meeting papersellers, buying goods, and a visit to Raleigh to seek fare reductions while noting political ambitions and a dig at Delaware’s governor.
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