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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1894
Page
1
A long list of officers and executives for North Carolina and national branches, naming presidents, chairmen, treasurers, and judiciary committees. The document also includes editorial notes, agricultural guidance, and a patriotic letter from J. J. Long supporting third-party reform and urging alliance members to back the People's Party over Democratic lines.
Henry Watterson spoke to a Louisville Democratic club on the Wilson tariff bill. He defended tariff reform, critiqued both parties for responsibility in national policy, and argued Democrats swept the country due to a loss of public confidence in politicians. He dismissed claims Cleveland repudiated the 1892 platform.
A letter from Tar Hee in Esxraot argues that state laws against trusts and gambling rings are ineffective. He proposes a test oath for office seekers denying membership in any trust, combination, or gambling ring, to bar such individuals from state offices if they cannot truthfully swear.
R. T. Butler argues business leaders misjudge financial reform, urging merchants and manufacturers to understand money supply and debt dynamics. He contends bondholders and bankers gain from monetary contraction, while workers lose, and warns against trusts and foreign competition under a fixed gold standard. He cites widespread credit expansion, labor hardship, and the need for reform to preserve value and prosperity.
The Cumberland county Farmers' Alliance met with Cross Creek on January 11, 1894 in a rainy, harmonious session. Resolutions protested federal gold bonds and urged petitions to Vance and Grady, plus opposition to national and state banks. A copy was sent to The Progressive Farmer, then delegates enjoyed a generous communal meal prepared by local women.
Fairfield Union plans a February meeting at Hull Road Church in Gresne county. The event will start at 10 o'clock on the first Saturday with Bro. J. Hoover delivering the address. Attendees are urged to bring baskets and participate.
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