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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1894
Page
2
A fragmentary item cites L. L. Polk from July 1890 praising a government "by the people" as sunset imagery contrasts with a dark valley. The note mentions readers informing advertisers they saw Tax Progressive Farmer in the label date.
A collected editorial note bag includes sparring on Democrats winning in Georgia and Alabama, warns of sugar and whiskey bonfires, and frets about China Japan England war. It highlights Mr Peele on State and Federal government and cites Miss Marie D Leon robbery in Saratoga. It ends with Massachusetts Rep Michael J McEtterick urging direct election of Senators.
The Charlotte Observer criticizes political shifts and demonetization rhetoric while noting public opinion moving toward the sheriff and Cleveland as the administration’s ally. The piece quotes a business letter praising the sheriff and discusses party dynamics and public sentiment.
The piece ridicules Cleveland Gorman and Hill as the trio central to a tariff showdown. It dismisses Cleveland's tariff letter as buncombe and claims Gorman defends protectionist aims while accusing him of stock dealings. It portrays Hill supporting the president amid persistent antagonism.
A reader argues the tariff bill benefits the Sugar Trust by at least 50 million dollars annually and elevates profits for other trusts. The piece controverts the idea that legislation does not affect money in pockets and warns producers about declining real wages as money becomes scarce through policy.
The piece cites the Chicago Farmers' Voice arguing against critics of greenback and silver remonetization. It notes past errors by opponents of free coinage and cites Vermont and California Republican conventions backing free coinage at 16 to 1, highlighting shifting public stance.
The League asserts that full use and highest position of silver must be restored before lasting prosperity returns. Critics call silver advocates naive while blasting bankers for squeezing the economy. The speaker accuses old party politicians of monetization reversal to mislead the public.
An armor test at Indian Head near Washington on July 12 used a 11 inch rifle to fire a 800 pound Carpenter projectile with 260 pounds of powder at a 44 inch oak backed Harveyized nickel steel plate. The first shot penetrated 13 inches and bounded back 50 feet. the second increased velocity to 1 858 feet per second and energy to 20 370 foot tons, crashing through plate and backing and landing 300 feet away.
The Senate tax plan on sugar imposes about a 40 percent rate shifting away from government bounties. Sugar refiners and Louisiana Planter Association denounce the move, while critics say the trust benefits from higher prices and broader public impact. The dispute centers on tariff reform versus protective subsidies.
A farmer in town advocates giving the Democrats another chance and expresses a desire to hang Cleveland as the Western Watchman notes the remark.
An 1892 Interstate Commerce Commission summary shows railroad capitalization at 10.23 billion with debt of about 5.59 billion. It argues stock and bond market values imply railroads pay 6 percent on water value, siphoning funds from patrons and tariff receipts, urging readers to “wake up.”
A Richmond Evening Star editorial denounces indifference to injustice and oppression. It calls for fearless, steadfast men who oppose cowardice and uphold justice, insisting the loftiest intellects side with the poor and wronged in the battle between humanity and money.
The Winston Sentinel reports Raleigh Knoll, a colored resident, killed a three foot garter snake and says 75 to 100 baby snakes were found in his mouth during a move between locations. The piece mocks readers for believing the tale without verification.
A quoted narrator argues a three foot snake with a half inch mouth could not realistically hold 75 snakes the size of a lead pencil. The passage suggests 75 snakes would fit in one mouth and concludes that such a feat would prove Democratic reform is a reality.
A report recalls violent reprisals during strikes including tar and feathering of Adjutant-General Tarnsey in Colorado. Arrests followed of John Reagan, his brother, Thomas Gordon, J. J. Mullien, Herbert Rebeke, Eugene Kinney and others showing anarchists and lawbreakers span beyond miners and rail workers.
A European visitor reads chaotic headlines and asks if US news is reliable as locals joke about soldiers, strikes, and killings across many states while dinner is announced. The scene satirizes wartime and domestic turmoil through a wry hotel chat from the Salina Union.
A collage of humorous lines from multiple papers. The Lowell Courier notes a painter’s fall and color, the Atchison Globe recalls a boy’s circus belief, the Buffalo Courier reflects on luck and harness, Fliegende Blaetter cites a lawyer joke, and Vogue records a wedding and a dinner quip about eels and fabric quantities.
Reduced hotel rates secured at Greensboro for the State Alliance meeting starting August 14. Delegates and visitors will be entertained at 60 cents to 125 dollars per day. Local committee will meet all trains and look after attendees. A large crowd is expected.
In Granite Colorado local observers note that colonial settlers acted without waiting for any international treaty or agreement to declare independence, reflecting urgent self determination in early American history.
A reader notes printer errors in a Progressive Farmer issue and urges corrections. The letter argues political actors like Cleveland and Hill align with Wall Street interests, attacking income tax and demonetization actions, and questions Southern press campaign funding.
The piece portrays urgent appeals from the Progressive FairMee to Democrats to join the Pope lists. It claims the farmer senses a looming crisis and urges calm for Mr Roosevelt while criticizing Cleveland and his Congress.
A speaker recalls pledges to leave the party over debt, tariffs, reform, and funding. The dialogue underscores demands for integrity and consequences for betrayal. The speaker accuses the other of wavering and questions the sincerity of commitments.
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