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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1895
Page
2
A partial, poetic reflection by L Polk about standing behind a curtain and shadows on a track as evening light fades. The text blends fragmented phrases and imagery with stray words and garbled lines.
The piece critiques Gov. O Ferrall and Democratic politics, notes the National Bank of Kansas City failure with about 1,000,000 in deposits lost, and calls bankers to restore confidence. It covers Alliance activity in North Carolina, recall of L A Thurston, social lines between races, Arrington committee sessions, and colorful remarks about Campbell and local politicians in Raleigh.
The 1893 legislature cost 65 976 78 dollars while the 1895 session ran 72 703 28, about 3 725 50 more, with most excess from contested election cases. The piece argues the last legislature did more work, criticizes preemptive assistant clerks, and weighs value versus cost. It notes liberal but reviewed appropriations, no clear corruption, and ends with a quip about a Chicago physician suggesting dress standards.
The February 21 death of Frederick Douglass is noted and a North Carolina vote to adjourn in his memory is described as a misguided gesture. The piece contrasts Virginia newspaper reactions and Massachusetts inquiry into Southern cotton mills, praising Governor O Ferrall for his handling and criticizing Northern sensationalism.
A brief noted shift as Samuel M. Inman a leading cotton merchant from Atlanta leans toward bimetallism after a Mexico trip where cotton sells at 8 percent. The piece also recalls Josiah Turner' s State Printer claim approved at 4030.50, with editorial quips from various papers.
A New York Exponent letter argues the Farmers Alliance must expand with active lectures and education. It urges strong leadership in subordinate groups, usage of question boxes, adherence to ritual, and the addition of a library to boost farmer welfare.
A historical committee report outlines why agriculture languishes, blaming land value declines, rising taxes, and debt while the dollar gains buying power. It cites silver demonetization, calls for remonetization, export bounty, futures curbs, and a national pure food law. Also notes a County Home admission condition and promotes The Progressive Farmer seeds.
W. S. Barnes calls Alliance Brethren to renew defunct lodges and recruit new members, stressing unity across politics and religion. He urges support for the Business Agency, cotton sales through the state agent, and rapid reorganization of lodges while maintaining principles and education amid economic gloom.
A fragmentary 19th century notice urges towns to rally for efficiency after conflict. It complains conspirators harmed the State Guard and calls for readers to arm with revolving Gatling guns and to support the editor’s potential campaign against pulpits.
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