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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1895

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers

A fragmented roster lists leaders of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the Carolina Farmers State Alliance. Names and posts across topeka Leb View President to Raleigh NC are shown, including presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and judiciary members. A note urges papers to stay aligned with the Ocala platform and to report their advocacy.

Nn. U A. C. Shuford Newton N.C J. R. Hancock Greensboro N. C T. Ivey Aalee Oon Fund W. A. Graham Cent Co North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance Marion Ocala

Secrets of Successful Farming and Land Use

A historic farming note discusses keeping land productive, avoiding overwork, and watching small leaks. It notes about 4000 grass species globally and warns that manufacturers extract value from oil meal. It cites crop practices, renting land in Europe, and shows how tenant improvements can increase land value for both sides.

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Agricultural Machinery Trade in Europe

The article discusses European demand for agricultural implements led by American makers due to price and adaptation advantages. It notes lower U S prices, higher English transport costs, and a shift toward French and German rake production. It highlights Russia as a model with strong state purchases and anticipates favorable reforms in tariffs to boost foreign machinery sales.

Paris France England New York United States M Meline Italy Spain Switzerland Russia

Sweet Potato Culture Questions From Bryan Tyson

Bryan Tyson asks for guidance on J A Thomas article about sweet potato culture. He seeks specifics on curing temperature and time, seed spacing, vine pruning, reclaimed end usage, and whether more than two plantings are possible, requesting Mr Thomas clarify these points.

J. A. Thomas Thomas NC Experiment Station Mr. Thomas Bryan Tyson

Horticulture Hints on Good Planting and Care

Clean boxes and carefully picked berries sell fast. Use best kinds and proper care, following the three B's. Plant strawberries in May, prepare ground well, set firm stock true to name. Raspberries thrive without extra effort and tolerate partial shade. keep to shallow cultivation for best yields. Gooseberries gain popularity. provide partial shade and northern slope. Join M. Wise.

M. Wise

BERRIES IN JUNE MULCHING ADVICE FROM SPARTA WISCONSIN

Mr M A Thayer of Sparta Wisconsin offers berry growing tips urging thorough mulching after soil cultivation. He recommends first cultivating and hoeing the surface soil then applying green clover coarse manure straw or other coarse litter with clover noted as the best option free from noxious qualities.

M. A. Thayer Sparta Wis

Berry Crop Care and Pruning Guidelines From Farm Notes

Practical guidance for berry cultivation detailing mulch benefits, irrigation, and weed control. Instructions cover cutting tips for blackberries raspberries grapes and other fruits, pruning to boost bearing surface, preventing disease through clean cultivation, and pest control using white hellebore or Paris green with staged applications.

Poultry Yard Poultry Points

Advice on raising poultry stresses choosing capable breeders and using good feed. It warns against foul food, urges fresh water in summer, notes meat ration for hens can be reduced when insects are abundant, and observes urban hens often lay stale eggs sold by boys. It also mentions dog chasing a hen and the need for cool summer housing.

The Heroic Hen in a Farm Fire

In western Massachusetts a barn fire destroys stock including Jersey cows and spirited horses. Amid the ruins an old black hen is found dead under a charred wing, but ten live yellow chickens survive. The owner is moved by the hen’s sacrifice, comparing her to Casabianca and noting his eyes grew moist.

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Poultry Raising Tips From The Progressive Farmer

Poultry in East Carolina advises feeding once daily, preferably in the evening if they range by day. Keep water troughs clean and scrub twice weekly. Rub kerosene on perches to deter mites and lice. Clean old nests, scald straw or rags, and reseat with kerosene. Start chicks on small corn grains at two weeks. P. P. Dickrson.

Beaufort N. C P. P. Dickrson

The Income Tax Decision Debate by Ex-Congressman Bryan

Ex congressman Bryan of Nebraska argues the income tax ruling is a landmark decision. He criticizes Justice Field and praises the tax as just, noting exemptions exist and comparing U S practice to European nations. He contends taxation should be equal and warns of class conflict in taxation.

Bryan Nebraska Omaha World Herald Supreme Court Justice Field Supreme Court of the United Sherman Oliver P Morton Howe Mortom England Germany Switzerland Italy Prussia Springer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yas National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union J- F. Willetts Topeka H C. Suavely Leb- View P00 Tregarer D. P. Dunan Columbia L. Loucks Huron Ns Mann Tendon Vipan Sours Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance J.M. Mewborne Kinston State Alliance Judiciary Committee Ino. Brady Gatesville Dr. J. FP. Harrell Whiteville John Graham Ridgeway Dort Carolina Reform Press Association Ashere J. L. Ramsey Ayrton Butler James Pape Caucasias Attealds People's Paper Imate Klade Raleigh Hick Lamb Wadest Agriculture Agricultural Machinery Trade IN Europe Austria-Hungary Austria Belgium Central Office North Carolina State Weather Service Central District Poultry East Carolina
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