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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
2
Reader editorial fragments discuss money, politics, religion, and social issues. Notes mock Republican mendacity, praise McKinley with caveats, and poke at tariffs, Romanism, and crime while lampooning media and public figures. A collage of partisan quips reflects late 19th century concerns and humor.
The piece argues against adopting the gold standard, accusing money changers and contracting forces of wrecking economies. It cites England and the United States, notes distrust in government, and predicts a Republican party backlash led by Wanamaker with a rising public revolt before November 1900.
In Asheboro a magistrate jailed editor W C Hammer for contempt during a trial. Hammer resisted, stars reportedly blinded the officer as Hammer remained free. The judge made no further attempt to enforce ten days. Also a quip on Harvey and Lyons remarks follows.
Analysis of the free silver movement shows critics claiming it is dead after Bryan's defeat, while true silver supporters argue the question remains unsettled. The piece critiques skeptics who claim no further agitation is possible and notes ongoing economic strains among business people and farmers, with commentary on money interests.
The Tarboro Southerner extols honesty and unyielding principle, arguing that slow but sure rewards come to those who stay true. It emphasizes inner satisfaction, character, and eventual recognition as the true measure of virtue despite world judgments.
A Galveston News fragment imagines Texas abundance by multiplying crops, livestock, and products into a gigantic man’s clothes and gear, then shifts to a claim that Stars and Stripes may soon fly on an unclaimed Pacific coral island near the equator.
A strongly worded call for strict order and system in farming and business. It argues that lack of planning, forethought, and routine leads to failure, while orderly management is essential to success and akin to government efficiency. It urges widespread adoption of disciplined methods across all industries.
An Iowa man was fined for squeezing a woman's thumb in what authorities called a personal assault. The report notes a string of odd local delinquencies and curiosities, including a stray well poisoning in Kentucky and unusual animal tales from several states.
Salem N C May 26 1897 reports Salem Female Academy commencement celebrations from May 21 to date. Town hosts visitors and flowers amid hard times with steady patronage and excellent audiences. Education under Prof Shirley Miss Scirbee and Miss Tracy praised for careful training and strong exercises. Baccalaureate by Rev Robert E K Caldwell commended as remarkably fine.
The long history of Salem Female Academy spreads across the nation with fifteen thousand alumni. This year the student body includes pupils from twenty seven states and three foreign countries. Annual alumnae gatherings feature topics on education and unveil memorial works such as the Vance Memorial Window and a memorial pipe organ in the chapel. Commencement exercises draw large, courteous crowds despite crowded church seating.
A collage of editorials and opinions from reform and party papers. It highlights sound money sentiment, tariff debates, alliance movement notes, and public policy jabs at government spending. It cites Labette Statesman, Alliance Advocate, Chicago Express, Grange Advocate and others. The piece notes persistent discussion of economic policy and the role of press in shaping democratic discourse.
A rambling column mixes war politics and college commencements with baseball talk. Gen Gomez visits Washington amid Cuban drama, while recruitment ideas and charity appeals surface. The writer notes economic woes, goldbug sentiment, and Bradstreet figures as signs of renewed prosperity or impending trouble, ending with a wary farewell.
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer questions party opposition and calls President Graham to revive the alliance spirit. It urges waking the county alliance and celebrating annually Memorial Day to honor virtues and persecution, referencing Polk’s removal and a long standing political principle.
James A. Higgs of the city proposes liberal premiums to Wake County farmers for selling cotton and corn. He offers a per ear premium and encourages local producers to bring staples to market, promising favorable terms and payments.
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