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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1895
Page
4
The writer cites reform papers and editors from diverse papers denouncing gold standard policies, silver demand, and political tampering. It quotes remarks on bimetallism, currency honesty, and farm concerns, closing with a note from A Reformer M. T. Wilder urging fair ballots and honest counts for 1896.
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer reports the Davie County Farmers Alliance quarterly session to meet with Jamestown Sub Alliance on July 27, 1895. Note calls for full attendance and delegation, with resolutions praising the 1893 state charter restoration and urging support for reform allies, dated May 18, 1895.
Austin North Carolina letter writers accuse Republicans of funding political campaigns with money amid hard times and weather woes. They claim a hidden plan to influence the next election, arguing the last legislature relieved burdens and boosted Carolina prospects in 1896, while Democrats face renewed pressure.
Twiggs Bullock and Jefferson counties in Georgia reorganize Alliances while Forsyth and Troup call meetings for same purpose. Rush your stock for the shoe factory and keep dollars local as thousands leave the state. An Alliance at Stephenville Texas, dead ten years, was recently reactivated, showing a nationwide awakening in reorganization.
The Southern Mercury reports Grover orders his cabinet to preach a gospel of gold and influence across the South and West. He warns loyal officers to obey or face political exile and loss of office, urging immediate action.
A rambling critique recalling 19th century schooling from Commencement Day scenes to old fashion desks and games. The writer contrasts modern high schools with the past, noting teacher pay, public funds, and a nostalgic view of simpler classrooms. Rich in local names and era details, the piece laments current excess while praising frontier schooling practices.
A stern appeal to American voters questions government, leadership, and the fate of labor and farmers. It denounces complacency, urges responsibility before God, and warns that casting ballots for the current party risks destruction, citing the late legislature’s failures.
Fragmentary OCR listing several city names and personal names including Louisville Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Salem Chicago New York and others. No coherent event or context is evident to form a summary with actionable facts.
A long reader letter condemns Hileman for voting to adjourn in honor of Douglas and urges voters to prioritize principle over party. It questions religious and moral influences, warns of societal decline, and appeals to decorum, duty, and sobriety ahead of elections. It also notes Decoration Day observances in Brooklyn with flowers for streetcar victims and a joke by the Anti Trust League.
James Bryant Sr age 95 years 2 months 22 days died May 25 1895 at his son’s residence in Nash County. His wife died in 1887 aged 82. The couple lived together about 62 years as husband and wife near their birthplace. Biblical Recorder copy.
Demands direct popular election of United States Senators. Proposes state division into two districts and election by vote of people in each district. Advertisement from Barnes Bros Electric Power Job Printers Denbigh NC July 28 Denmark Business Manager. The Progressive Farmer. Mississippi New Hampshire Pennsylvania texts appear.
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