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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1893
Page
6
A reader notes that the A and M College originated in the Watauga Club and credits Col. Polk for his service. The writer affirms the May 9 1884 proposition to the Watauga Club still exists and requests this correction to preserve historical accuracy.
A detailed look at the long push for an agricultural and mechanical college in North Carolina. Col. Polk, the Watauga Club, the Progressive Farmer, and farmers clubs shaped the drive, with 1887 law creating the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, replacing earlier “industrial school” efforts led by the club.
A basket picnic is set for June 30 at Poplar Spring Church in Franklin County to honor President Butler. Hon. Marion Butler and others will address the crowd with good speaking expected. speakers M. S. Davis and F. Ashton are specially invited. The speakers will speak at Louisburg on July 1. Fraternally,
Zeke Bilkins discusses the Millennium and money abundance with Betsy, criticizing mails and post offices. Capt. Octave rumored to push state banks as a remedy, with Bilkins proposing a state bank experiment station and funding. Letters praise Progressive Farmer and discuss horse breeding developments near North Carolina.
Dr J I L Coleman of Person county sends five subscriptions and asks to hear from him again. J T B Hoover appreciates sixteen subscriptions in the past week while hustling in hot weather. W E Deal and others from multiple counties report many are broken down by overwork or cares. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as rebuilding the system and aiding digestion.
Nash county will meet with Dortch's Alliance on July 13. Wake county will meet with Dutch man Alliance on July 13. Gaston county will meet with Stanly Creek Alliance on July 13. The notice asks for time and place details to publish all county meetings. An advertisement promotes Dobbins' Perfect Soap at 5c a bar, claiming its value is superior to other 5c soaps.
Elva Overman of woodland Alliance died recently at age 23 leaving a large circle of friends. The piece notes her energy and character and refers to mourners. The column also advertises the July issue of the Miller Illustrated Monthly with features on progress of women in art and bathing. Also listed are prices and offers for clay peas and L Peas sold by O L Joyner in Greenville North Carolina.
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