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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1894
Page
6
A jailed, boastful man predicts buying sugar trust stock to win Congress. He envisions hiring clerks to manipulate the outcome, dismisses reform, and bets on voter gullibility. He vows to conceal plans from his wife Betsy while blaming Populists if exposed, and expects a fall from favor if not nominated.
The Press Association voted to urge advertisers to drop wood-base cuts in favor of solid metal or sliding electrotypes. The move, proposed by J. L Ramsey of Taz Progressive Farmer, aims to eliminate swelling and warping that hinder consistent impressions, benefiting both advertisers and publishers across the country.
The A and M College commencement week featured a Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. W S Creasy, with Congressmen Hatch unable to speak due to Washington duties. Classes included speeches on What Shall the End Be and The Dangers that Confront Our Republic, prize awards by Gov Carr, and honors for graduates in Mechanics and Agriculture. The week closed with a large graduating day, distinguished visitors, and a final reception.
We call attention to the new advertisement of W L Douglass $3 Shoe in our issue today. The manufacturer assures that recent improvements in style and quality will give more satisfaction to wearers of these popular shoes. Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE FarMER when writing to advertisers.
The document outlines the structure for party governance with township Executive Committees of five, county Executive Committees chaired by county leaders, district level committees for congressional judicial and senatorial regions, and a State Executive Committee. It details election timing, appointment powers if a unit fails to act, reporting requirements, and procedures to fill vacancies or nonreports to conventions.
The document outlines election committee structures with quotas for delegates and duties to convene districts. It includes a sharp aside on party alignment, denouncing Wall Street influence, and discussing Grover Cleveland as a political foil and ally in factional disputes. The prose blends procedural notes with partisan satire.
Died notices report the deaths of Brothers A. A. Wingate 71, John Rowe 63, and L J Whaley members of Machpelah Alliance M E Church and Onslow County Whaley's Chapel Alliance. Each alliance adopted memorial resolutions praising their service and character.
Bro Geo E Hunt organizer for the Tenth district will speak at King's Cabin Stokes County June 26 at 2 p.m. The venue also lists Shoals Surry Pinnacle Stokes as locations. Ladies and gentlemen of all classes and beliefs are invited to attend to hear Alliance issues discussed.
Lenoir County Farmers Alliance will hold its next meeting with Friendship Sub Alliance at Berry Church on July 12 at 10 o clock a.m. A full delegation from every Sub in the county is desired. S. H Brieut, Cov. Sec.
Stockholders are called to meet on the first Saturday in July at the Salisbury courthouse. All stockholders should attend for important business. J C Bernwart, Secretary.
In a June 9 1894 letter J W Denmark Business Manager receives praise from J H Gill founder and machinist of Orfice or at Davie and McDowell Streets Raleigh NC for his 20 years of advertising. Gill states he has never seen better results for the same outlay and promises larger patronage from The Progressive Farmer.
Mr G A Stricklard has bought out the Raleigh Coffin Company and severed ties with it. A person offering coffin and undertaker supply services now operates with potential benefit to customers. Visit 122 Fayetteville Street or the corner of Morgan and Wilmington streets, Raleigh. W J H Worth, 8 B A.
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