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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1893
Page
2
The snippet urges proper post office details in writs and requests readers to mention seeing ads in Tus Progress. It also includes a dated political reflection by L. L. Polk from July 4, 1890, about a government of the people, for the people, and by the people, with imagery of sunset and river shadows.
A collage of notes on July Fourth speeches by President Butler in Chatham County, editorial jabs at diversified farming and journalism, alliance activity in Wake, Wilson, Orange, Brunswick and Pender counties, ship collision in the Mediterranean, University of North Carolina growth, and sharp opinions on politics, labor, and race in 19th century North Carolina.
A board meeting before last cut $800 from J N Hubbard’s salary and merged roles, adding $1 410 elsewhere while boosting salaries for three professors by $200 each and increasing the matron’s pay. The farm’s official cost runs high, yet the writer questions the motive and cites Hubbard’s past service and Alliance ties.
State Business Agent Worth reports a surge in seal orders over several days, more than in two years. The boom shows inactive Alliances mobilizing to stamp communications and prevent fraud, aiming to enroll every farmer under a banner of equal rights to all, love, fraternity and peace.
A letter from Atlanta Constitution editor defends his paper against accusations of suppressing Peele's article on Hamiltonian Democracy. He argues the paper opposes plutocratic influence and supports honest reform, urging papers to back what is right to curb ruinous politics.
A South Carolina paper quoted a "prominent farmer" claiming farming pays through industry and hard work. An investigator found he started in 1857 and now holds about 1000 dollars in real estate, saving around 28 dollars yearly. The piece warns most self-proclaimed prosperous farmers are in debt and seek publicity.
The 1890 Connecticut report notes 165,890 families with 5842 percent rent and 4158 percent own homes. Average farm value is 3115 dollars with 1266 debt, homes average 3926 value and 1694 debt. Total indebtedness over farms and homes reached 45,402,845 dollars. Connecticut’s debt far exceeds South Carolina’s given population differences.
The piece cites the Comptroller of the Currency report for 1892 and notes a tabulated total of gold and gold certificates in national banks as of September 30, 1892. It asks readers how a gold standard would benefit the South, especially North Carolina, and invites reader input.
Patented by a Virginia company, the Brett system proposes a steel elevated road beside major rail lines. The road would be I U shaped with central wheel support and side grooves for balance, enabling trains to travel 100 to 200 mph with few stops. Electric plants 100 miles apart would power the operation and a New York to San Francisco trip could take about thirty hours.
The piece discusses dangers from washouts and trains running at elevated heights above roads while noting electric trains avoid heavy weight. It critiques the Brett system as practical in time, links railroad ownership to progress, and urges readers to settle subscriptions and dues now to support the paper.
The anti trust convention held in Chicago on the fifth was a fraud from the start. Delegates were not all anti trust. appointive power favored trusts and few men like Weaver and Donnelly were placed to seem respectable. Real anti trust figures bolted as milk and cider allies of the trusts drank whiskey and let the trusts alone. Governors’ membership or friendliness to schemes for robbery blocks action against trusts.
A critical glance at glowing claims of military figures in elections. The speaker argues that registry workers and local boards saved the state while generals took credit for large vote totals. Emphasizes public anger and calls for accountability before the people.
The June 22 1892 News and Observer letter argues currency shortages stem from silver acts and banknote totals. It links scarcity to South and West distress, urging reform but accusing party leaders of self interest, predicting a Populist rise from public demand.
The piece criticizes the Atlanta Constitution and Raleigh News and Observer for shifting strategy to align with the party in power. It argues that editors push schedules from Omaha, dismiss the Chicago plan, and hope silver advocates support a new banking issue in the South. It warns that farmers must keep Alliance ties while prominent editors fear impending doom.
The Manufacturer's Club of Philadelphia issues a prosperity pamphlet claiming the McKinley tariff raised wages and profits. It asserts 1892 was exceptionally prosperous, with minimal failures, and that farm price declines lowered living costs indirectly benefiting workers. The piece argues Democrats have abandoned tariff reform.
The piece rails at ex Congressman McKinley and ex Secretary Foster for aiding the rich while failing to save McKinley from pauperism. It argues the "McKinley bill" harmed manufacturers who once supported him, who then withdrew their aid. It notes traitorous Alliance allies in North Carolina now serving masters for cheap fame and predicts their day of scorn.
An 1874 Ansonian editorial by Col L L Polk argues against trying to please everyone. It warns that pleasing all is a sign of indecision and erodes independence. The piece cautions against changing sides with every opinion and stresses the value of steadfast conviction.
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