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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1893
Page
2
A long column discusses The Progressive Farmer's role in mobilizing Alliance chapters in Columbus County and other states. It cites editorials, readers' letters, and images of rural life, plus remarks on taxes, politics, and bee culture.
A Christmas tree in March becomes a lawmakers’ scene as Lt Gov Coughton shakes the tree releasing a gold headed cane. Speaker Overman’s gavel knocks off silver pieces. King and Burkhead receive canes, Burkhead a meerschaum pipe, Julian a gold pen, Clifton a bottle of anti fat. Officials shed tears at nearing unemployment.
The paper reports House bill 1003 repealing the State Alliance charter and a substitute charter that passed the House after repeal. It notes both repeal and new charter bills were tabled in the Senate while the old charter was amended, with amendments published last week. Read for lines showing Alliance haters.
A letter laments splits within the Accomac County Alliance as members vote contrary to the State Alliance. The group passed a resolution to withdraw and refused to listen to a State lecturer who disagreed with their stance. The writer mocks the factionalism and calls for unity.
The piece notes three papers outside the Alliance ranks voicing protests against the repeal of the Alliance center in the state. It cites Henderson Goldleaf Weldon News Winston Republican as brave for opposing the repeal and urges readers to support papers that defend their interests and demand justice.
The Progressive Farmer pledges to reveal expenditures for extra clerical hires. It urges every taxpayer in North Carolina to follow forthcoming reports, stating the paper will publish factual records without guesswork over the next six to twelve months.
The legislature attacks the Alliance with contemptible moves but the Business Agency remains strong. Members recount fulfilled obligations and contracts, noting the agency saved Alliancemen over $100,000 cash last year and will double activity this year. It aims to extend benefits to every member who participates.
The narrative claims a sewing machine sale of 1 051 units with average savings of 20 dollars per machine would total 21 129 dollars, suggesting broad benefits for members and ongoing funds. It contrasts rapid urban growth in cities like Atlanta Birmingham and Chattanooga with stagnant agricultural regions, noting two dilapidated farms for every thriving one and urging continued improvements despite the New South remaining largely aspirational.
The article notes Alliance members in state government including Governor Carr, Secretary Coke, Scar borough, Robinson, and Leazir. Some reportedly withdrew from the Alliance before or after taking office, with one example leaving after gaining office. A pointed analogy describes one member as remaining inert after accepting non-partisan support.
The text discusses Senator Vance's tariff references and notes reductions or no changes under the 1890 Congress for pocket knives across price ranges from under 50 cents to 3 per dozen. It highlights a rare half reduction for the cheapest knives and states many knife and tool categories saw little to no tariff change, with some increases offsetting any reductions.
A collage of snappy items notes Col Joe King killing a twenty ton polar bear, railroads gaining five years to couple under a new act, two mad dogs in Chicago, and a joke about the Senate’s varied cast. It also mocks political parties and news outlets with biting lines from multiple papers.
A Kinston Free Press quips that a believer in signs praises the recent legislature, noting the farmer’s harsh criticism signals the legislature’s strong performance. The playful remark frames political sentiment through agricultural metaphor.
A report from the State Business Agent at Greensboro asserts that the NC Farmers' Alliance Official Guano, produced under a state formula, saved farmers about $194,105 on 38,821 tons and could total nearly $1.94 million over three years, while decrying internal traitors and high expenses including 28,908.61 for contingencies.
The 1893 auditor notes Armstead Jones received 2500 dollars for legal services in the State Treasurer versus Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company case. Busbee and Busbee also earned 2500 dollars for similar work in the same matter. The case concerned the state and railway interests.
A Tarboro Alliance brother voices opposition to the News and Observer’s praise of President Cleveland. The piece accuses the editor of praising caution and generalization, argues the president trades convictions for party unity, and predicts further abandonment of policies like free coinage and tariff reform.
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