CHATS WITH THE BRETHREN AND LOCAL PROGRESSIVE FARMER NOTES
The letter column thanks subscribers from multiple counties including Rowan Chatham Nash and Forsyth and highlights renewals new subs and endorsements of The Progressive Farmer. A long anecdote contrasts factory work in Hickory Piedmont Wagon Works with farming advice and economic strain on rural communities. Cyrus Thompson editor notes impact of agriculture on industry and wages.
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C. A. Guffy
Rowan County
R. C. Siler
Chatham County
J. E. Griffin
Nash County
Dorches
J. T. Shame
Forsyth
Cyrus Thompson
R. M. Stafford
Guilford County
W. T. Griffin
Northampton County
Bro. Griffin
Northampton
Dr Thompson Visits Catawba and Hickory Wagon Works
In Monaroz North Carolina on April 24 1893 Dr Thompson writes of heavy rains in Watauga delaying travel to Lenoir until 9 p m. He reaches Hickory early Saturday and learns his appointment is not until Tuesday. The notice mentions Brown's Iron Bitters claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion and debility.
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Click
Mercury
Hickory
Catawba
Piedmont Wagon Works
Geitner
Order
Florida
Latham, Alexander & Co
New York
C. Thompson
Franklinton
N. C
Epvitor
North Carolina
What are plutocrats and plutocracy explained
Plutocracy is government by the almighty dollar and wealth that controls elections and sways legislation. A plutocrat sustains such a system by voting, regardless of wealth. both rulers and slaves can be plutocrats, and some wealthy people are not.
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Turkey
Nerve Tonic and Alliances Back a Central Government
Senator Sharon argues wealth must bear government burdens and control policy to avert bloodshed and protect railroads banks and manufacturers. The Sub Alliances condemn the legislature and publish resolutions endorsing a strong central authority and the Business Agency.
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Sharon
Nevada
Republican Party
Duplin County Farmers Demand Equal Rights and Charter Reform
A Duplin County statement denounces last legislature actions against the State Farmers' Alliance as an encroachment on farming and labor rights. It calls for non partisan discussion of legislative motives, condemns mercantile interests, and demands equal rights and a liberal charter for farmers and laborers.
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State Farmers’ Alliance
North Carolina
North Carolina Week Likely Crops Hit By Cool Weather
Weather crop bulletin reports a cool week ending April 24 1893 with light frosts mainly in the Western District and scarce rainfall except in extremes. Sunshine near average, high winds dried soils and caused some minor damage, crops coming up and fruits gardens vegetables affected. rainfall totals listed for numerous towns. Central and Western Districts show drought conditions and slow growth but no severe losses. Peas strawberries and cotton planting noted with occasional frost damage and orders for cotton acreage report forthcoming.
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Central Office
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State Weather Service
Weldon
Elizabeth City
Croatan
Floral College
Wilmington
Clarkton
New Berne
Goldsboro
Lumberton
Central District
Riins
Warrenton
Smithfield
Pittsboro
Laurinburg
Lillington
Douglas
Eton College
Louisburg
Troy
Auburn
Greensboro
Oak Ridge
Chapel Hill
Western District
Ayain
Advertiser notice of estate administrator and attorney offer
Having qualified as Administratris on an estate of Lucy J. Lauberheimer all persons with claims against her must present them for settlement by the second day of May 18 4 Annie Powers Administrator J H Fleming Attorney Dr J H Daniel Dunn NC offers professional services to those suffering with cancer for pamphlet on cancer its treatment and cure
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Lucy J. Lauberheimer
Tvers
Annie Powers
J. H. Fleming
J. H. Daniel
Dunn
N. C
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