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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1892
Page
4
A civic guidance note urges focusing on corn and peas while downplaying cotton and tobacco, predicting low prices for the latter. It advocates thorough cultivation, sowing clover, grasses, wheat, and oats, and stresses cultivating minds and voting rightly in Alliances discussions.
A leading financial journal reports farm product values down seven percent in twelve months. Add a seven percent loss in land, machinery, and stock, totaling fourteen percent poorer. The piece questions party loyalty and urges reform to stop the drain on farmers.
A critique notes that Russia uses funds for famine relief while exporting wheat to finance a monarchic state and lavish army, condemning the unequal treatment of starving regions. The piece urges the press to denounce such actions and spur patriotism.
A reader cites a long standing law banning bank stock or office holders from membership in Congress, notes repeated violations every year, and argues that bankers dominate banking policy, finance acts, and national conventions. The writer calls for ending the power of banks to restore balance.
A wary forecast that the Republicans and Democrats may merge as they drift downward. The piece cites Senator John Sherman’s two day speech against free coinage of silver and notes The Wilmington Messenger supporting the same stance. It highlights cross party agreement on free silver and questions party loyalty.
The speaker denounces John Sherman and urges that Democrats and Republicans may need to unite to avert what he calls the rule of impracticables and a despotism. He cites Georgia Democratic committee rhetoric as equally audacious, urging primaries to pledge adherence to the Chicago platform as the test of democracy.
A historical remark denounces Jeffersonian Democrats calling for an international money commission. The speaker insists America separate from Europe, argues foreign ties are a dodge, and states U.S. currency remains strong and domestic as exchange is what travels. England is not involved in American money.
A Pueblo merchant linked to the People's party faces pressure from money lenders who threaten denial of credit to silence his political stance. The piece laments the reach of money power in a supposedly free country and calls for facing the issue with candor, noting some patriots resist such coercion.
An editorial excerpt discusses the resignation of The Progressive Farmer as the Alliance organ and its historic reach. It notes the paper’s influence rivaling even Gov. Holden’s era, claiming it controlled about fifty thousand people in the state.
A vintage notice promotes a limited period price of forty cents for new subscriptions to The Progressive Farmer. The call to action invites readers to join or renew by the upcoming deadline.
A Washington delegation expresses gratitude for Richmond and Danville Railroad Company courtesies and credits Mr J S Thompson, Mr L S Brown, and Mr S H Hardwick for assistance. They commend Raleigh citizens and officials W H Worth, Josephus Daniels, Hal W Ayer, N B Broughton, and others for courtesies. They request Washington papers and National Economist publish the proceedings.
The Workman and Farmer of Day ton Ohio condemns Wall Street backed influence in party conventions. It accuses plutocracy of opposing mass rights, calls party bosses coercive and a form of tyranny, and argues it should be criminal to threaten employment over voting rights.
The Farmers Record of Muncie Indiana argues a strong link between silver bullion and wheat values, noting historic prices before and after demonetization. It claims bribery funds influenced Congress to demonetize silver and questions why Voorhees Turpie remained silent on free coinage at the state convention.
A period editorial argues for or against government ownership of railroads. It cites Denver Road statistics on total bonded debt about 5.4 billion dollars, of which 4.6 billion is watered stock. It estimates annual interest at 226 million and last year earnings of 87 million, suggesting a large excess over costs and maintenance.
A call from the People’s Party National Committee urges county and local groups to raise funds for the national campaign. Leaders seek timely, uniform action, asking contributors to forward proceeds to treasurer M. C. Rankin in Terre Haute, Indiana, by July 5.
A collection of historical quotes from Garfield Webster Mill Lincoln and Benton on money, liberty, debt, and banking power. Mentions the United States Money Commission and warns against concentrating wealth and the perils of government control over currency. Ends with a Progressive Farmer campaign note.
A Catholic editor urges ministers to avoid partisanship while speaking against oppression in society. The piece warns that money and wealth distort politics, favor elites, and harm labor, urging unity in defense of truth and justice. It cites a Protestant minister’s privately expressed views on Prohibition and party loyalty, warning of church complicity with corrupt powers.
The Cooperstown Alliance No 10 Illinois passes unanimous resolutions mourning the death of Col. L. L. Polk national presiding officer. They express sympathy to South friends and relatives, note his stand for justice and property interests, and drape the charter for 30 days. Proceedings are sent to The Progressive and St. Louis Monitor for publication.
Letter from Newport denounces New Bern resolutions on Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad citing Goldsboro Argus and Beaufort Seaside. Criticizes attack on Col Volk after death, says Polk and Farmers' Alliance had no role in New Bern resolutions. Calls railroad history a political machine.
A convention of the People s party of the 6th congressional district is called to meet in Rockingham on August 18 1892 at 12 o clock to nominate a candidate for Congress and conduct other business. County chairmen will call county conventions and appoint up to ten delegates from each county to the district meeting. Y C Mortoy chairman ex com 6th dist.
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