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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented OCR page outlines subscription terms and rates for The Progressive Farmer, urging readers to pay in advance and to send payments by registered mail or money order. It calls for intelligent county correspondents, notes editorials and policy stances, and includes various notes and jabs about politics and farmers’ interests.
The Progressive Farmer argues for farmer education, honest politics, and economic reform. It urges financial reform and free coinage of silver, sees the Omaha Convention as pivotal, and warns that failures could bury the new party or rally support if it proves wise and honest. The piece highlights farmers as the nation’s foundation and stresses unity with the West and South.
The Moncure Echo claims a group of prominent Democrats met in Pittsboro on Saturday June 18 in a secret gathering. The piece alleges they discussed illegal actions and warns future such meetings could trigger military intervention and official scrutiny from Gov. Holt's notaries public.
The article argues misrepresentation of the St Louis platform and the People's party by some. It notes National Alliance has not endorsed either, but Alliance members may endorse as citizens. It reports the Alliance's national meeting at Ovala and broad labor involvement, praising the platform's clarity and urging Omaha to adopt the first two planks and nominate good men for victory.
A historical fragment argues against school book and furniture trusts and criticizes Grover Cleveland. It contends the “honest dollar” notion masks dishonesty by bankers and Wall Street, calling for newspapers to defend against Cleveland and his allies.
The piece reflects on Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison, portraying Cleveland as self made yet tainted by Wall Street influence. It criticizes his stance against free coinage of silver, notes treasury aid to bankers, and accuses both candidates of favoring Wall Street while dismissing tariff reform.
In Watta Walla Washington the Progressive Farmer recalls Col L L Polk with sorrow, praising his patriotism and unity efforts. Paul Vandervoort, veteran and author of alliance resolutions, details Polk’s life, sacrifice, and impact, noting his own service in the Civil War and G A R leadership.
Fragmentary OCR passage recounts recruiting during a term and honors within the G A R and Ladies Auxiliary. Mentions 1882 organization, Minneapolis and Detroit meetings, Clara Barton, Paul Vandery, and stumping Kansas and Nebraska for a party. Describes a Commander-in-Chief known as a strong veteran champion wielding musket and sabre.
A mass meeting in Raleigh North Carolina on June 23 1892 organized the Polk Memorial and Relief Association to fund a monument for Leonidas Polk and aid his family. It established a Board of Trustees Executive Committee and officers including Marion Butler J J Dunn H W Ayer and E McK Goodwin with roles to manage funds, bonds, and disbursements. An August Greensboro trustee meeting and an appeal to labor organizations and citizens followed to fund the monument and support Polk’s family.
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