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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1896
Page
6
In an informal interview style piece, Zeke Bileins discusses silver and politics with Vice President Stevenson. The dialogue covers currency standards, crop conditions, and political forecast, ending with a critique of goldbugs and a note on local clothing prices at Berwanger.
A lengthy critique tracks shifts in editorial stance on silver coinage from 1885 to 1892, citing The Landmark and The Observer. It notes Caldwell in flux between free silver advocacy and gold standard positions, and questions loyalty to Cleveland and the Progressive Farmer. The piece plugs into political alignment and currency debates of the era.
Subscribers across North Carolina renew and add new names. Geo H Ross Alamance renews twice. L Moon Chatham adds renewals. James A Lowery Forsyth renews thrice with thanks. R H Barker Lincoln hopes the paper continues forever. C H Baines Nash sends subscription and praises the paper. A T Olive Wake renews, adds a new subscriber, lauds fairness and truth. Rev Geo Hunt Davidson commends the Progressive Farmer as one of the best in the United States. A long list of renewed subscribers follows from counties including Brunswick Iredell Wake Catawba Haywood Carteret and more.
In a forceful letter Mr Amis argues the North Carolina Republican party must choose between embracing the Populist platform or risk failure by backing a gold standard. He warns that a three party alignment could trap Republicans, sacrifice voters rights, and invites a shift toward the Populists while urging adherence to the progressive platform. Ams also notes a Franklin county reader praising The Progressive Farmer and renewing his subscription.
Correspondent from Kild E North Carolina reports wet weather slows work but crops, especially wheat, look good. June harvest begins early this year with wheat ripening. letter discusses fusion politics, praising Chairman Butler, and hints at local party stance.
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