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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1892
Page
7
An 1892 Rhode Island style notice from W H Worth outlines that the State Alliance Agency will devote itself to trade. It invites communications from all agents and urges a quarter column format. It urges subscribers for one year at fifty cents and stresses careful payment, signing, and inspections of goods upon delivery.
The passage notes that the growing workload of the State Business Agent requires new orders. It directs agents operating on a thirty day plan to remit cash equal to their bill amounts within twenty five days so credits can be posted within the bond timetable.
Inquiries for field peas with details on bushel quantity and variety such as black, red, Tennessee crowder, plus price per sack f. o. b. at seller's place. Respond to W. H. Worru, 8. B. A. for potential orders.
A letter from Yuma in Watauga County North Carolina arrived with an order for goods and $40 in cash but lacked a signature and shipping directions. The office cannot process the order until the sender provides a name and complete shipping information. W. H. Worrtu, 8, B. A.
District and County Lecturers should inform themselves about all Alliance activities and keep the brotherhood posted. The Business Agency is a part of the work, and Lecturers must learn its procedures and stay updated. The Agent will provide instructions and asks lecturers to apply for them.
Subscribers are notified that The Business Agent publication is discontinued because mail service cannot classify it as second class matter. Subscriptions will be credited to The Progressive Farmer unless requested otherwise. Refunds available on request. Editor Tam Po S OrHo Wilson.
Fraternal notice from W. H. Wort of the Brethren withdrawing endorsement of A. R. Hane & Bro now calling themselves Farmers here in Supply House Philadelphia insolvency reported. Brethren advised to route orders and money through Wort's office and to inspect goods before paying.
Letters from 1891 debate the business agency model and co operative stores. W H Worth argues unity and consumer protection, noting storage, rent and taxes as cost drivers, while an Alliance sub group reports buying direct through a new order, weighing sugar and coffee at the lodge, praising wholesale price savings and reduced margins.
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is advertised with price and mail order options. A Raleigh meeting record clarifies the North Carolina Alliance opposes National Union Company store openings and urges adherence to the Business Agency system. Also lists 1892 price lists for goods, payments, and orders via Sub-Alliance offices with various commodities and equipment details.
The Osborne machine is praised as a first class mower with light draught durability and convenient design. It features an all-steel self-damp hay rake promising no decaying material loose tires warped axles or broken parts while reapers and steel spring-tooth harrows remain leading offerings.
North Carolina agents include W H Worth S B A Raleigh Owen H Bishop Salisbury T S Hoover Emanuel J P Flanigan Statesville S W Hardin Son Graham W S Walker Vincent Geo A Warlick Newton R D Armstrong Rocky Mount J H Harris Greensboro Tomlinson Johnston Mooresville J W Holcombe Wilmot J C Harris Ephesus Jas Webb Jr and Bros Hillsboro Emry and Pierce W Smith and Ner Warin ta Goldsboro J 8 Timberlake Youngsville 780
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