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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1891

Page

6

Ladies Colleges and the Education of Women in Society

A reflective essay discusses women’s roles and the value of Ladies Colleges, arguing education frees female potential for homemaking or broader service. It contrasts patrilineal norms with modern poverty of opportunity, urges training for marriage and charitable work, and notes philosophy of history and divine purpose guiding human advancement.

John Anderson Earth Ranke Buckle Taine Eicken Clemens Alexandrinus Gizig Merck Tae Lp

What the World Owes to the Arts of Persia

S G W Benjamin argues that Persian art profoundly influenced world aesthetics, tracing its origins from Akkadian and Chaldean sources through Persian expansion. He highlights Persepolis architecture, Susa keramic painting, iridescent glazes, textile crafts, and symbolism, noting enduring global impact from Darius to Shah Abbas and beyond.

Persia Greece Rome Egypt Irvan Eran Arcia Cyrus Kyr Asia Minor Aigean Central Asia Babylonia Chaldrea Assyria Feridoon Asia Western Asia Europe Persepolis Ispahan Constantinople Cairo Grenada Portugal Spain Susa Shushan Darius the Great Shah Abbass United States Alhambra Rhei

Index to New Advertisements in Salem Iron Works and More

A compact ad index listing diverse firms and products including Salem Iron Works saw mill at $160, U S Standard scales by Osgood & Thompson, cotton gins by Van Winkle Gin and Machine Co and Smith Sons Gin, Gold-plated watch $4.95 by National Manufacturing and Importing Co, and High-arm Alliance sewing machine $19. Also notes for book salesmen, liberal catarrh offer by Dr. Charles C. Huxley, clothing by W A Slater & Co Durham, N C, small farm inquiry by J G Vail Victor N Y, High Point Machine Works horse power machine, and vegetable fruit handling arrangements with Wheeler & Co.

Salem Iron Works Ma. W.H. Worth R. A. Wheeler & Co Washington, D. C

Why the Buggy Broke

Owing to poor material in construction and use of cheap labor the buggy fails. The Complete Horse Book advertises where to buy the best buggy for the money. Send 10 cents, silver, or stamps to Pioneer Buggy Company Columbus Ohio for details and catalogue.

Pioneer Buggy Company Columbus, O

A Cheap and Highly Honored College Ad for Washington Trade

North Carolina graduates of the Commercial College of Kentucky University are praised for skill and honors. A marketing rearrangement promotes R. A. Wheeler & Co. to handle vegetables and fruits for brethren, offering five percent commission and prompt returns from Washington, D.C. Ship apple peaches pears peppers vegetables to Wheeler’s market, excluding watermelons, with stencils and price lists available.

North Carolina Commercial College of Kentucky University Lexington Wilbur R. Smith Messrs R. A. Wheeler & Co Commission Merchants Washington, D.C Washington, D. C Washington City Fraternall W. H. Worth B. A

Alliance Brethren Notice on Trade Cards and Orders

Notice from N H Worth S B A urging Alliance brethren to carry Trade Cards when visiting the State Business Agent office for prices or to order goods. Includes arrangements for Washington City handling of vegetables and fruits via R A Wheeler Co and shoes via A R Han e Bro Philadelphia. Ships on 30 days with cash discount. illustrated catalogs available by mail under seal of Alliance.

Alliance Seal of Alliance Philadelphia F. A W. H. Worth Washington City R. A. Wheeler & Co A. R. Hane & Bro A. R. Hano & Bro N. H. Worth

Notice of F S Blair for the First District

The district lecturer F S Blair announces delays in testimony for the murder case in Hertford county. He will not attend Dare and Hyde counties before Tuesday May 5 in Manteo and Thursday May 7 in Swan Quarter 1891.

Hertford Dare Hyde Manteo Swan Quarter F. S. Bair First District

Sub-Alliance Trade Deposits Recommended by State Agent

The State Executive Committee urges each Sub Alliance desiring direct trade with the State Business Agent to deposit funds with the agent for exclusive Sub-Alliance use. Deposits enable seamless business access and allow withdrawals anytime. Each alliance may trade up to the full deposit amount, as decided by S B Alexander and J M Mewrorie.

S. B. Alexander J. M. Mewrorie

Sub Alliance Business Agents Endorse State Committee Recommendation

Sub Alliance Business Agents favor direct trading with the State Agent. Those who have used the provision report satisfaction with the arrangement. W. H. Worth, S. B. A.

Sub-Alliance W. H. Worth S. B.A

Nash County Alliance endorses tobacco warehouse project

At the Nash County Farmers Alliance second quarterly meeting held in Nashville on April 10 1891 members voted to fund a Nashville tobacco warehouse with $5 per share. Officers to canvass for stock were named and reports due May 18 with final payment June 9. County Alliance to reconvene May 19. Lecturers appointed as authorized agents for Alliance literature across districts.

Nash County Farmers’ Alliance Nashville Nash County Alliance J. H. Exum Alliance Tobacco Nash County County Alliance Alliance

Notice to the Brethren on Polk plan for lectures

Copies of President Polk's official plan for organizing a lecture system have been sent to County Secretaries and to State and District Lecturers and Stewards. Read, study, and explain the circulars at the next county meeting to ensure a uniform understanding and thorough knowledge of our order. Attend meetings and lend aid to carry out the plan for unity of action.

Polk National Legislative Council Fraterna

Special Notice to District Lecturers in the NCFA

The National Council defers the new lecture system to the State Alliance meeting due to short time and published appointments. Lecturers previously appointed will continue work until the regular alliance meeting, after which the system will be implemented. Also promotes wholesale boot and shoe offers to Alliance members via A R Hano & Bro.

National Legislative Council Legislative Council State Alliance Alrely Evias Carr Pres N.C. F Alliance Farmers’ Alliance A. R. Hano & Bro Alliance Boot and Shoe House

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E. Wordsworth Monthly Packet London W. H. Worrs Amelia Alliance Shoe A. R. Hand & Bro North Eighth Strath Street Alliance Brethren NEW Business F.S Blair F.S. Blair Mencia E. A. Thorne Airlie N. C W. N. Seawell Villanow P. H. Massey Durham J.B. Smith Guilford College A. Pisth Dicen R B. Hunter Huntersville Seal Augustus Leazer Mooresville N.C L. N. Durham Shelby Barnes Sec'y N.C. B.S
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