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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1892
Page
2
The Progressive Farmer advertises a one year free copy offer for club cash in advance and asks readers to include their name postoffice and signature when writing. It emphasizes advertising rates read by contacting advertisers and notes the label date indicates time left on subscription.
A Raleigh watcher reports on Alliance progress and party tactics in 1892 North Carolina. The piece defends reform aims, condemns partyism, promotes national platform principles, cites Col. Polk and free coinage as pivotal issues, and urges Alliancemen to vote for candidates aligned with St. Louis plank principles and financial reform.
President Butler at Charlotte rebukes a reporter's claim on the St. Louis platform. He says there are only three planks instead of seventeen: finance land and transportation. The exchange underscores political contention over party platform details.
Reports from across the nation describe a strong Alliance revival. A St Louis Convention generated a broad ground swell expected to influence upcoming elections. Friends of Reform urged to stay active, uphold principles, and press forward with confidence.
A brief ad notes the Progressive Farmer subscription at 50 cents from now until November 15 with a casual airline of urging readers to “stare up your Cubs” in context, indicating a promo tied to baseball enthusiasm.
In a St Louis conference address, Powderly denounces child labor and pauper labor in the East, blaming capital dominance for pushing honest workers to the North, West, and South. He warns that workers in these regions live in degrading conditions and are easily subdued by capital’s force, urging unity across regions to preserve liberty.
A historian style argument argues the St Louis platform will define who is a Democrat as the Alliance presses for national election reform. The speaker recalls 1889 1890 platforms and notes shifts from state to national campaigns and officeholding.
D B Hill a noted trickster from the past is criticized for refusing to draw his salary during his term. The piece notes the New York governor’s salary at $10,000 a year and a senator’s at $5,000, arguing Hill held onto the governorship to accumulate the pay rather than fulfill his duties.
A citizen criticizes the silver bill noting it would raise per capita circulation by about 30 cents and denies supporting Cleveland or Hill Polk at Charlotte. He states reporters misquoted him about coming to North Carolina to stump against Cleveland.
Col. Harry Skinner spoke in Charlotte on March 22 praising the Sub Treasury as a radical reform that strengthens the financial system and unites allies. He called it a sign that farmers' brain and muscle will prevail despite prejudice.
The House debated Bland’s Silver bill amid tense scenes and a surprising strong Wall Street stance. Test votes ended in ties and the measure moved to the calendar as critics urge Western and Southern voters to oppose money power and unite to defend Jeffersonian principles.
A call to all Subh Alliance and County Alliances in North Carolina to adopt resolutions endorsing the St Louis platform and publish them in Progressive Farmer. The appeal notes the platform's nationwide adoption in 1890 and urges Alliance voters to stand by their principles at the polls next November.
A fragment notes a price offer of 50 cents and mentions Fae Cant with an unspecified sale timeline through November 15, indicating an ongoing promotional window and a participant associated with the offer.
Bro E R Rouss of Lenoir county, a respected farmer, reports losses of about 2000 dollars per year from cotton. He grew 103 bales last season and sold at a price likely below cost. He warns that continued declines threaten half his farm and tax pressures unless Congress acts. The piece blames mills and market structure and urges public or legal action.
A caller appeals to North Carolina Democratic papers to disclose whether they endorse the financial plank of the St Louis platform, labeling it the defining issue between the people and plutocracy. The message urges honesty and transparency, asking the press to reveal their stance for the public record.
United States Consul to Bordeaux Knowles reports practical operations of the Sub Treasury System in France. The correspondence to Vice-President Loucks is presented as fair and reliable, illustrating the system's workings and successes.
A Minnesota newspaper quotes itself critical of a rival editor calling him an insignificant puppy and describing him as morally corrupt and unprincipled. The passage reflects a public dispute between contemporaries within the journalism field and characterizes the other editor as a many faced incarnation of deviltry.
Our business manager reports a record breaking week with the largest subscription receipts and list gains in eighteen months. Brethren nationwide rally to support the St. Louis Conference platform and pledge renewed dues and votes, with many former suspended members returning to the fold.
Fragmentary excerpt shows a speaker urging to win followers and stay committed to a liberty cause. It references strengthening supporters in a “great tie” for liberty, urging unity and perseverance despite facing strong opposition. No concrete names or dates are present.
President Polk at Charlotiz criticizes the distribution of wealth in the country noting that farmers gain little while intermediaries and distant markets like New York Philadelphia and Boston capture profits. He compares wealth gains of New York and Massachusetts to larger southern and western states and urges reform.
A letter blasts Cabarrus county executive committee for claiming the right to decide who is a Democrat. The writer calls this machine politics and urges residents to assemble and vote on principles without their rulers’ ultimatum. Also notes Durham Fertilizer plant fire in Richmond will not affect orders.
In France the Bank of France stores non perishable goods such as wheat corn wine and metals in designated warehouses. Receipts become negotiable warehouse receipts and loans were typically about two thirds of appraised value with a 3 percent rate.
The text discusses gold dollars and silver coins, arguing about their relative value and the impact on purchasing power. It references political figures and parties, noting reform matters and platform accusations about demonetizing gold, with a fragmented view of monetary policy and costs.
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