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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1894
Page
6
A Raleigh exchange features a dialogue debunking Senator Ransom and alleging corruption over whiskey payments and political favors. It cites Democratic calamity talk, tariff disputes, and prior presidential turnover linked to sugar duties, reflecting partisan North Carolina sentiment in a Statesville Landmark context.
A Raleigh mass meeting on June 21 at the courthouse adopted resolutions affirming government from the people, equal rights to fruits of labor, and strict fiscal reform. It opposes monopolies, favors gold and silver coinage, treasury notes, and nonpartisan reform of state and national government. The meeting urged publication and adjourned after adoption. Prof John A. Butler to teach a 30 day penmanship course in Harmony Iredell starting the 9th with fees listed.
The premium list for the State Fair of 1894 is a handsome, comprehensive publication. It announces prizes including 100 for best bale of cotton and up to 800 for a female school piano exhibit, with many 50 and 25 awards across county and specialty categories. A new dairy cow contest is included with top prizes of 40 25 and 15, plus extensive poultry and specials, all designed to attract broad exhibitor support. Send for a copy to H W Ayer Secretary Raleigh NC.
A writer denounces an editor who labels the baseless greenback as dangerous, defending the nation’s currency and questioning the editor's stance. The piece in a North Carolina paper attacks party bias and includes a local refuge note about Morehead City’s Sea Breeze House with cucumber anecdotes and a request for particulars.
Sewing machine furnishing and educational ads listed with names and locations across North Carolina. C B Ellis of Burlington Ridgeway High School Professor John Graham Ridgeway University of N C President Winston Chapel Hill Wake Forest College Reverend E Taylor Wake Forest NC. Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER when writing to advertisers.
Central Office Raleigh reports for the week ending June 25 detail generally improved conditions across districts. Warm with generous showers, some hail damage and three lightning deaths. Eastern district notes good corn and crop progress with rainfall totals from various towns. tobacco poor, wheat oats housed. Central district sees rain aiding crops. hail in Anson and Richmond counties. Western district reports drought relief in many counties, harvest underway, corn growing with rain, cotton late. Reports from Eastern 50 Central 65 Western 61.
The New York Times editorial notes New Yorkers recognize national respect erosion and may shift tactics. It questions whether business protests against an income tax will aid their goal, suggesting Wall Street interests might prefer a harsher, more inquisitorial approach. The piece cites President views on seigniorage and suggests a nuanced stance from officials.
Feeling weak and worn out can stem from poor sleep dehydration or stress. A simple approach includes rest hydration balanced meals light activity and checking for persistent symptoms with a healthcare professional if or when concerned.
Wake Forest College announces its sixth session starting September fifth and promotes a Christian college ethos with synergy from Johns Hopkins Washington and Lee and Virginia. The North Carolina alliance calendar lists meetings July 18 19 with Bro A C Shuford on day two and Marion Butler speaking at multiple farm gatherings in July across Indianfields S C Florence NC Elizabethtown NC Maxton NC.
Notice announces a joint meeting of the Farmers Alliance and Friendship Sub Alliance at Briery Church on July 12 at 9 a.m. A full delegation from every Sub in the county is desired. Brraut is the county secretary.
Stockholders are called to attend the meeting on the first Saturday in July at the Salisbury courthouse. Important business will be discussed. J C Bernarort secretary.
Advertisement urges readers to contact President Winceston at Chapel Hill for a university catalogue with building pictures and a small booklet titled University Etuecation explaining its meaning and access.
A Raleigh NC advertiser from Philadelphia writes on June 28 1894 to settle a 5500 dollar advertising account. The letter praises North Carolina trade this season and expresses satisfaction with The Progressive Farmer and intent to continue advertising in the future.
Ridgeway High School for Boys and Girls announces fall session starting Monday August 2 and ending January 11, 1893. Thorough instruction in modern and ancient languages mathematics book-keeping stenography typewriting music and art by a full competent faculty. Expenses moderate. Catalogue from John Graham principal Ridgeway North Carolina.
Wake Forest, N. C. presents a Christian college with ten academic schools and a law school. It offers a 11 000-volume library, reading room, laboratories, generous literary program, no secret fraternities, free tuition for ministers, loans for the needy, and board from six to ten dollars monthly. Water works and ample buildings, next session begins Sept 5. Summer Law School opens July 2. Information by Ruy C. E Taylor, President.
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