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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented recruitment and subscription ad invites intelligent correspondents from every county in the state. It offers one year free for subscribers and outlines payment by cash or money order, publication letters on one side, and checks payable to The Progressive Farmer. Include real name and post office, and mention seeing the ad. The label date signals expiration.
The column notes rising politicking and warns citizens must engage to avoid old power struggles. It reports Senator Payne’s illness and travels for treatment, mentions Hill’s latest speech, and calls for April county meeting preparations. It updates on Machpelah Alliance’s new hall and a ship fire off North Carolina tied to a cotton cargo incident. It also covers ownership changes at the Manufacturers' Record with Messrs Page Sanborn Grasty acquiring the publication.
Resolutions call on all farmers laborers and producers in the United States to send delegates to St Louis in 1892 to formulate a common platform. The conference, held at the group’s invitation, produced a broadly supported platform with harmony and strong commitments to carry its principles into law. Leaders urge steadfast support and action, warning against losing confidence in confederates and friends.
The speaker urges unwavering unity among supporters to back the St. Louis platform. They warn against bickering or party ties, insisting that standing together will advance liberty, strengthen their cause, and demand respect from opponents.
A letter argues wool tariffs benefit manufacturers not producers, noting sugar bounty and tariff rhetoric. It accuses congressmen of flashy speeches with expensive watches, calling for reform and accountability in tariff policy and lawmaking.
A Charlotte Observer critique accuses state Democrats of extreme language and calls party politicians tenderfoots and cowards while noting some NC leaders seek a practical platform. The letter argues the 1890 Alliancemen platform was solid and urges public consideration of the writer’s view.
Mr E C Smith leads denials in a Washington delegation tale as he and others allegedly promised D B Hill a solid North Carolina vote in exchange for conditions The piece notes Smith views Hill as the strongest candidate before the Democratic convention and comments on the murky ties between politics and business The English sparrows are cited as the only clear informants with talk of Gates and campaigns during a fluctuating year in politics The Progressive Farmer offers a subscription deal from April to November for 50 cents to form clubs
Editorial argues country voters have studied finances more and should elect their own representatives to political conventions. It warns against hypocritical demagoguery and urges fair, accurate representation of both town and country voters without misrepresentation.
A critical tirade argues newspapers push for war for political gain. It claims England avoids conflict, warns that fear mongering obscures issues, and condemns press and clergy for ridiculing reformers while corporations and millionaires profit from the current system. The piece ends with a biblical censure of those who oppose reformers.
A warning against paid propaganda. Partisan papers are sent free to farmers, funded by plutocrats. Some large papers are offered in a two for one club deal at $1.50 per year, luring buyers with a free paper. Do not fall for the bait.
The piece argues for clear bold issues and open stance from candidates. It notes the Democratic party is divided over the silver question and questions Mr. Hill's positions. It demands truth from politicians and warns the people will demand manly, unequivocal expressions on issues.
The piece opens with Sheriff Kirkpatrick closing out Mr. Collier s stock under the iron hammer of the law. It notes rising failures year to year and reflects on the social ruin that follows business collapse. The laws enable new ventures but fail to shield families from disgrace.
A club note urges members and friends to settle debts, noting the large number of familiar names on the back-subscription list. The writer laments hard times and suggests 1000 men paying $1 each would be easier than losing $1000, then asks supporters to renew for another year.
An editorial in the Charlotte Observer reprints a March 18 notice urging a March 19 Democratic mass meeting in Statesville to rally for true Democracy. It warns that Marion Butler and Harry Skinner back a Third party to capture conventions, urging Democrats to oppose this alleged perversion and stand united under the old Democratic faith. Major Robbins and W. D. Turner are named as speakers on North Carolina politics. The piece labels critics as part of a “Third party prophets” plot and calls for decisive, united action to preserve Democratic integrity.
A Nashville gathering of about 150 lawyers, merchants, doctors and farmers formed to oppose Governor Buchanan and defend Democratic principles with Judge Turney as a leading exponent. A state central committee and district subgroups were authorized to rally around Turney and promote pure Democracy while critiquing the Alliance and other third party forces.
A Florida piper argues for farmers to return to old methods like o'd shuck collars candle moulds and spinning wheels while acknowledging such a move could disrupt manufacturing. He supports loom substitution but insists workers receive fair prices for products and affordable manufactured goods to purchase them. He also notes a need for greater thrift among the public.
The text defends the Sub-Treasury plan as favored in the St. Louis platform, arguing it rose to prominence and has educated the public on reform. It contrasts broad public discussion with limited tariff debate and labels Sub-Treasury as a principal reform supported by the many.
A terse historical note describes a crowded scene where a few observers watched in wonder and alarm as reformers pressed for change. The narrative asserts the people demanded reform in their platform, with a speaker declaring defense and assertion of reformist aims.
In Western North Carolina a farmer, in need of 75 to finish paying real estate, sought loans after an editor boasted money was plenty. He could not borrow, and confronted the editor who admitted he could not find the money. The tale ends with the farmer challenging the boast and the editor bowing out.
A critique of Alliance growth as a separate party in North Carolina and a warning against bolting from the Democratic Party if third party influence dominates. The Sentinel and Charlotte Observer are cited for challenging cowardice and urging Democrats to unite. The piece notes hypocrisy in Progressive Farmer’s stance and questions party discipline.
A fragmented clipping notes a trust company once linked to Kansas and law, now reportedly in Denver, tied to a $3,000,000 matter. The piece hints at financial distress and possible sale, mentioning the Progressive Farmer issue dates April 1 to November 15 and a price of 90 cents.
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