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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1895
Page
6
A humorous exchange shows Zeke Bilkins and Betsy reacting to reading Coins Financial School a new financial book. The narrator confesses political awakenings and renewed zeal, while local readers and clubs celebrate The Progressive Farmer and pledge support to editor and reform efforts.
An advertisement from The Southern Implement Co in Charleston DC urges progressive farmers to buy an agricultural tool suitable for truck patches and promises further details in a separate column for circulars.
In this ad section The Progressive Farmer promotes advertisers Woolen Mills A. Allred & Son Mt Airy North Carolina and Wynne Ellington Lock and Bonds Raleigh North Carolina McSherry Automatic Transplanter Southern Farm Implement Company Charleston South Carolina. Readers are urged to join and help reach a goal of 50000 subscribers by 1896. Various county agents and local names pledge clubs. The Farmer is described as the father of the...
A.M. Self of Haptey denies Editor of the Chatham Record accusations about his Raleigh visit and stance on the boundary bill between Chatham and Alamance counties. He explains he voted against the bill and claims the editor misrepresented events and timing of the measure.
A collection of poultry guidance notes from Farmers' Voice covers hen housing space, feed ratios, and salt use, with practical tips from Mrs. Tilson and Mrs. Moorehead. It notes cold storage's effect on egg prices and highlights the Pro gressive Farmer articles on feeding corn to laying hens. Also reports the marriage of Sam Berwanger in New York City and the death of Lemuel Simpson in Alamance County.
A vintage advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to obtain testimonials, listing F J Cheney and Co of Toledo as suppliers.
A Raleigh dated circular from James H Pou, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, appeals for funds to support a new campaign plan aimed at boosting Democratic success in 1896. The letter notes minimal current expenses and promises a forthcoming plan within six weeks. Also mentioned are local business changes and a hearing restoration ad inserted among community notices.
A statewide notice declares one female agent per post office and lists numerous entries by county and town. It urges offices not listed to request THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer Premium List for women and aims to enroll 50 000 names before January 96 with free materials on request.
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