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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1897

Page

2

Time Ran Out Says the Label Date

A label warns that the countdown has begun with the printed date signaling urgency. The note implies a deadline or impending action tied to the labeled item, stressing that time is limited for compliance or use.

Fragmentary text hints at stage or ritual scene

The readable phrases hint at a scene behind a curtain and a glowing forthcoming event, with partial terms suggesting character names or interactions. The fragmentary OCR yields no clear storyline, date, place, or concrete action to confirm.

Editorial Notes From The N R P A And Other Dots

Editorial notes mock political figures and events including W J Bryan, Col Joseph Pie Caldwell, Mary E Lease and Senator Quay. Col Kingsbury and Trinity clash over University appropriations while Henry Watterson rouses crowds with fiery rhetoric. The piece pokes fun at weather forecasters and railroad tax hearings amid a flurry of satirical jabs at public figures and campaigns.

Quay South Carolina John L. Sullivan Kingsbury Trinity Ben Tillman Dr. Kingsbuy Henry Watterson Kentucky Yale Col. Watter von Herman Railroad Commission Blue Andrews Guay Ana Cor

Judge Clark First to the Railroad Commission in Taxing Freight

Judge Clark writes to the Railroad Commission urging rate cuts, arguing that unchecked rail monopolies threaten land and crop values, farmers, and workers. He warns trusts aside from railroads will not match the power of the railway cartels and calls for strict regulation.

Newspapers Trade Nasty Rights Over State Editorial Turf

The Winston Republican accuses rivals of partiality in crowning the Charlotte Observer with authority to critique state affairs. It grants a playful, blanket permit to Fayetteville Observer Wilmington Messenger and News and Observer, with exclusive restrictions for the News and Observer and Wilmington Messenger on Capitol improvements and war history criticism.

Winston Republican Charlotte Observer Fayetteville Observer Wilmington Messenger News and Observer Republican State Capitol

Rumor of Spain and Japan Alliance Sparks War Talk

A circulating rumor claims Spain and Japan formed an alliance to block U.S. interference in Cuban and Hawaiian affairs, with both nations potentially declaring war on the United States. Washington says the report is unlikely. officials warn war talk harms public welfare and business, urging curb of jingoism and sensational reporting.

Spain Japan United States Hawaiian Islands Washington Day

A Matter of Postage Causes Bulletin Postage Debate

The article reports the Raleigh postmaster and Washington Post Office Depart­ment instructing cancellation of The Monthly Bulletin as second class mail and shifting to third class rates. The Bulletin, not a true newspaper, provides crop and fertilizer data for farmers. The Commissioner seeks congressional help to restore old rates or legislative amendment to exempt agricultural bulletins. The piece also includes unrelated quotes on tax policy and a murder report.

Commissioner of Agriculture Raleigh Post Office Department Washington Congress P. C. Earne

Prof Howell Urges Local Taxation for School Funds

An editorial promotes Prof L D Howell of this city delivering a bold address on local taxation to fund schools. It argues state schools are poor and need improvement through local tax laws, urging readers to support the plan, noting Col J S Carr of Durham offers 500 to counties voting high local tax support and describing the financial incentives and state reimbursements.

L D. Howell Howell Col. J. 8. Carr Durham Col. Carr

Public Right to Regulate Rail Road Rates Lectured

Judge Clark spoke at Wake Forest College on the public’s right to regulate railroad rates. He cited court decisions upholding the people’s authority, while railroad interests oppose such knowledge, fearing it would curb corporate gains.

Clark Wake Forest College Supreme Court Demstrius Paul

National Lecturer Writes on Guilford County Alliance Meeting

Correspondent reports Guilford County Alliance held a session at Buffalo Sub Alliance hall with D A Montgomery as business agent. Attendee mix included farmers and wives, the group discussed the Hillsboro shoe factory plans and urged delegates to attend the State Alliance meeting, emphasizing calm deliberation and strong representation.

Cuarotte N. C Guilford Court House Guilford County Russell The North Carolina Railroad Greensboro D. A. Montgomery Guiliford County Alliance Buffalo Sub Ate Alliance George T. Lane George Guilford County Alliance Guilford Bro. D. A. Montgomery Hillsboro W. P. McLean State Alliance Alliance J. P. Sossamon

Alliance Picnic Invites Wake County Allies to A and M College

The Alliance invites Alliancemen their families and the public to meet at the A and M College on Friday August 20 for a county adjourned meeting. Prominent speakers will address the crowd and delegates to the State Alliance will report on the state meeting. Bring baskets and join the celebration.

Wake County the Oder

Reform era scraps and labor notes in a scattered press review

A collage of editorials and opinions from various papers lampooning politicians and economic policy. Mentions reform, populism, trusts, McKinley prosperity, direct legislation, and water works costs. Quips on Debs, Coxey, Barnard, and national issues, reflecting late 19th century partisan tensions and social commentary.

Ridgeway Longmont Times Fort Scott Lantern Switzerland Pittsburg Kansan Learies Havemeyer Debs Coxey Jobstown New York City Wall Street The Knights of Labor Barnard Tennessee Mc.Kinley Alger Topeka Mobillian Atlanta Mobile Register Missouri Washington Mkley Iowa Tribune Threst

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