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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1893

Page

7

Chats With The Brethren Subscriptions Boost

Extracts from letters received from club-raisers and friends thank subscribers from Davidson to Craven counties. Names include Rov Geo E Hunt, J J Stephenson, A H Z Caveness, Harry Lafferty, State Lecturer Thompson, J T B Hoover, T H Hart and others in Richmond Cabarrus Iredell Chatham Franklin and Cumberland counties. The editor notes growing support and renewed interest in The Progressive Farmer.

Geo. E. Hunt Davidson County J. J. Stephenson Northampton County Northampton Caveness Randolph County Harry Lafferty Norwood Progressive Farmer Thompson J. T.B Hoover Hoover Franklin County C L. Wetherington Craven County J.G Lodges Beaufort County J. McP. Gedldie Cumberland County H. N. Craydon

Alliance Speaking Addresses in Several Towns by Brother Hoover

Brother J. T. B. Hoover will address brethren and the public at Poplar Grove Polis Co July 26 Columbus July 27 Saluda July 28 Green River Henderson Hendersonville Fletcher Aug 1 Bowman's Creek Brevard Transylvania Balsam Grove Clotho and related locations while carrying samples of shoes and cloths to show agency benefits Turnout promised as a paying proposition for attendees The Greenville Will Messenger correspondent reports Hoover aided a Free Will Baptist revival in Pitt County and preached Third partyism with a Populist song noted as a derailment of hymn singing This prompts a call to caution and a committee to monitor preaching in religion and party alignments

J. T. B. Hoover Poplar Grove Polis Co Columbus Saluda W. H. Worth Gerenville The Will Messenger Pitt County Bro. Hoover

Deaths mark losses in Wake Guilford and Alexander counties

Obituaries report deaths of J C G Branch in Wake County Olive’s Chapel Alliance member, L O Heath in Guilford County Hinton Alliance officer, Robert H Teague in Alexander County and Laura A Barker wife of 4 in Dor River Sub Alliance. Memorial resolutions issued. Then a club notice lists Progressive Farmer subscription offers and various city papers with year rates and new subscriber details.

Wake County Bro. J. CG. Branch Olive’s Chapel Alliance Olive’s Chapel Baptist Church Guilford County Bro. L. 0. Heath Hinton Alliance Alexander County Robert H. Teague Alliance Laura A. Barker Dorp River Progressive Farmuise Atlanta Des Moines Iowa L&osland American Chicago Washington D. GO York N. Y San Francisco Col Dallas Texas Topeka Ken

Shipping directions and payment policy for state agency orders

The letter states plain shipping directions with station lines, notes prepaid stations, and instructs billing only on orders with cash. It cites nationwide financial hardship and limited borrowing on bonds, asking brethren who sent orders to remit payment so they can be forwarded promptly. Fraternally signed by W. H. Worta, 8. B. A.

W. H. Worta

Shoes and stationery notice from Davie County brethren

A letter from W. H. Worth urges Brethren to use printed stationery and advertises a postpaid kit. The text also warns Worth Brethren that due to bank failures and tight money, all orders must be cash accompanied and agents with bonds are instructed to remit payment to cover orders, to protect agency credit.

Executive Committee W. H. Worth

The Very Thing for Towels in Armite North Carolina

Mr W H Worth reports Brinkleyville Alliance received a 50 yard roll of Alliance cotton bagging. He bought part of it and made towels. Buyers were pleased and sold out the day it arrived. Towels are described as cheap, good and lasting and fit the purpose.

Fine stock and wheat for sale by W H Worth

W H Worth offers to buy and sell fine Jersey stock Poland China hogs and fine blooded sheep. He asks brethren to send lists of stock and prices for potential placement. Several hundred bushels of rice wheat to be sold. a sample is in his office. He extends help in selling stock or produce.

Jersey Poland W. H. Worth

Bargain Clothing Offer From Boston Firm

A Boston clothing house contracts to supply suits at low prices. Pants start at 150 cents to 3 dollars, men’s suits 10 to 22 dollars, boys and children’s suits priced 4 to 10 dollars. Send desired style, price, and color, get samples and measurement guidance. delivery about ten days after order. Contact W. H. Worrn, 8. B. .

Boston W. H. Worrn

Fruit Shipping Offered in Car Load Quantities

W. H. Wort of 8. B. A. announces readiness to ship fruit baskets and crates for peaches tomatoes plums cherries grapes and more in car load or smaller quantities. Samples available at his office and by mail for those unable to visit. Order now and specify delivery timing.

W. H. Wort

Alliance sewing machines face statewide objections

In several regions, sewing machine agents denounce the Alliance model as unreliable and urge customers to avoid adopting it at home. The campaign highlights perceived flaws and warns of potential defects affecting domestic use.

Alliance

Alliance Sewing Machines Celebrate Strong Returns from Delegates

Durham North Carolina January 25 1893 letters from knit supporters praise Alliance sewing machines. Brethren report over 1000 machines delivered by February 24 with orders placed for seven more including one to Kansas. Testimonials claim high arm model is reliable light running and superior to others with costs cited around 4350 and freight paid.

State Farmers’ Alliance Brethren Alliance Kansas Durham N. C Bro. Wort E. A. Woops W. H. Worth B. A Raleigh C. M. Cress

Brethren urged to follow cash-on-delivery shipping rule

A State Business Agent explains Alliance policy demanding full cash payment with each order and a 30 day remittance window for bonded agents. He warns against C O D and sight drafts, noting past shipping problems and urging use of regular bonded agents or accompany orders with sufficient cash.

State Executive Committee Executive Committee W. H. Wort

Price List and Bonds for Sub-Alliance Agents in Raeien

A 1893 price list from Worrh of Philadelphia details market fluctuating costs for numerous goods and a schedule requiring Sub-Alliance Business Agents to execute bonds for 30 days’ time on their bills. The document notes additional charges for small lots and lists a wide range of products from fertilizer to canned beef, flour, tobacco, and farm implements, with instructions to condense orders and state post office names.

Raeien N. C Wee W. H. Worrh Philadelphia Sugap Pomona New South Arnes New South Barnes New South Porto Rico Cuba Valencia Onderas London Barnes Baking Soda Ieee Ccseeeeeseeen Barnes

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