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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1894
Page
7
The weekly weather crop bulletin for North Carolina reports a mix of cold nights and warm days with considerable hail in some areas. Crops show general good condition in many districts though corn and potatoes face beetle and pest pressures, with cotton finishing well and frost impacts noted in higher elevations.
Local organizer J W Cox reports Alliance sentiment spreading in Ashe and Alleghany counties while noting money scarcity hampers efforts. Rocky Ridge Sub-Alliance reorganized with C G Fowlkes as President and W H Weaver as Secretary. The piece lists Trinity College and University of North Carolina commencement events scheduled for June 1894, with speakers and activities, and includes a note about Progressive Farmer advertising.
Dear Brethren all applications or relief for losses that occurred during the first quarter of 1894 must be received at this office by June 5. Relief funds for that quarter will be distributed pro rata on that day. Sub-secretaries must collect National dues at June meetings and send with quarterly reports to the County Secretary. Blanks will be sent during the June week for quarterly reports. Fraternally W S Barnus Sec Treas.
State agency department announces completion of arrangements to furnish undertakers' supplies to counties. Offers linings, hardware, cloth-covered and metallic caskets, raised top and plain coffins, and burial robes for men women and children.
On May 3 1894 RaveiaH reports that Alliance Sewing Machines will charge nonmembers $2.50 and require orders from members to bear the Alliance seal or face a $22.50 penalty.
June events list for A M College includes Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev W S Creasy D D on June 17 at 8 PM, class exercises June 18, annual address by Hon W H Hatch June 19 at 11 AM, practical work exhibition and military drill June 19 at 4 PM, commencement day June 20, and graduating class members May Belle Bagley Blancie W Barden Matilda K Foster Susie A Moseley Julia E Pleasants.
The Alliance Produce Exchange in Raleigh markets farm products and advises consignors on pricing and shipping. It notes eggs and poultry demand, urges fresh handling, and warns against sending eggs north while outlining packing and boxing guidelines for poultry to prevent spoilage.
A historic notice from W. dH. Wokrg and S. B. A. urges Alliance members to immediately pay outstanding fertilizer notes. The letter cites prior leniency during hardship and emphasizes prompt payment to enable spring shipments and continued credit. It stresses crops are on hand and assures high grade goods and accommodation if debts are cleared.
Instructions describe killing and dressing poultry for Boston market. It warns food in the crop harms appearance and reduces perceived weight, advising a twelve hour fasting period before processing to avoid tainted meat.
Avaust Post discusses a National Secretary of Labor and Capital text, presented as instructive for students studying labor and farm movements in the Town of Rox. It emphasizes partnerships and influence on policy.
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