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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
4
A Brooklen New York column reflects on Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence declaring the right to happiness. It argues free choice of vocation and use of natural resources lead to genuine happiness, condemning land monopolies and unequal opportunity.
A New York banker cites young daughters of wealthy depositors who overdraw and mishandle accounts. He recalls a guardian who warned his daughter, only to have her sobbing at her father over blank checks. A real estate lawyer also refuses to transact for women due to perceived financial ignorance.
An 1896 era piece from Rowan Academy Alliance No 1383 urges members to recruit, discuss public questions monthly, and have women members read essays. Francis L. Peeler presents a critique of Grover Cleveland and calls ministers to address money issues, urging political action aligned with Christian duty and unity for change.
In this Southern Mercury column the term highway robbery is framed as a broader crime by trusts like Standard Oil and the Armour wheat combination. It argues such trusts loot the public, likening it to highwaymen, condemns legal silence, and insists that only mass action can check these robberies by powerful corporations.
A collage of quotes from reform papers criticizes monetary policy and US stability. It laments America becoming a dumping ground for world silver, warns gold and cotton prices in foreign markets, and notes foreclosures and wages tied to credit in a period of imagined prosperity.
A fragmented note lists locations including St Louis, Salem, Chicago, and New York with references to red seal and union elements. The text hints at organizational or regional connections across these cities but provides limited context or actions. The item appears as a terse, OCR-like snippet from a larger notice.
An 1894 review shows a $500,185,790 decrease in property values across 43 states and territories, with 31 states down and 12 up. New York leads the increase with $235,883,492, while New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania drive most gains. overall, misgivings about the single gold standard rise as critics call it fraudulent for the nation.
A letter from Bill Ne to President Cleveland pleads for tax relief as the Supreme Court considers the income tax. He offers to defer debts, suggests a note or collateral, and mentions a cottage organ as collateral while asking for delay and a response. He notes loyal defense of Cleveland and references political tensions. The tone mixes humor with financial pressure and requests timely action.
The Raleigh 1895 program advocates a government issued fiat currency with 2 percent tax, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, higher money supply, a graduated income tax, land reform, and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs. It also calls for direct statewide election of U.S. Senators and district-based representation.
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