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The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1896

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers List

A fragmented roster lists officers and executives of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union. Names, titles, and locations appear for president, vice presidents, secretary treasurer, executive board, judiciary, and affiliated papers and associations. The document emphasizes alignment with a local platform and maintains a standing list of supported publications.

Snavely Lebanon R A. Southworth Denver Col A. L. Loucks Haron 6Th Carolins Reform Preas Association Oficera J. L. Rameeyz Yusion Builer W. S. Barnes Gocreary Pongrescive Farmer Stete Organ Halets Caucasisa Ratel Aero CTS Y Battier Gar Home Peaver Dam The People's Paper Tae Vestion Ord Tan Plow Carslay Watchman Sedges

Agriculture lessons on spraying and garden care from a historical note

The text emphasizes early spraying, thorough application, and proper preparation. It warns against shade and trash in gardens, decries coarse manure, and advises ongoing soil and stock management. A small home plot with prolific berries and fruit trees is proposed for year round family supply.

Building a Silo From the North Carolina Guide

North Carolina Experiment Station Bulletin outlines simple durable silo designs for small farms. It describes circular and straight sided tanks, materials like 2x4 studs and plank, foundation setup, inner plastering for airtightness, multiple access doors, and ventilation for longevity.

R W. Blanchard Woodland N.c F. E Emery Biblical Recorder Taois North Carolina A & M. College

Laws of Fertilizing Profit and Loss in Crop Fertility

The author argues for science based fertilizing, outlining two laws: know what land lacks in plant food and know what a plant feeds upon. He cites four three year experiments at Lexington Kentucky showing varying returns, with nitrogen and potash often most profitable, yet outcomes vary by soil type and crop.

Lexington Trenton Lasily J.W. Jhwarris

Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin for May 1896

The Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin reports favorable conditions for crop growth in North Carolina for the week ending May 2 1896. Cool nights lowered temperatures briefly, then warm days increased weekly averages about four degrees. May 1–2 saw showers with central regions receiving over an inch, boosting prospects as farmers resume work. cotton planting continues with good stands, corn mostly planted with vigorous growth and minimal drought damage.

Censtral Westtern Centra Orrcsr Raleigh N. C North Carolina State Weather Service May Island

Government seed rules warn seedsmen against branded parcels

A 1808 notice from the U S Department of Agriculture warns seedsmen that government seed contractors must not distribute seed in packages bearing government marks. It states seeds not inspected and paid for cannot be represented as government seed and postage rules limit free mail.

Cloretaty Washington, D.C Progressive Tais Department Department of Agriculture Congress W. Dasnay, Jr Oo Farmer

Feeding Oats to Farm Stock In Low Price Period

The article argues oats are valuable for horses cows and young stock but costly for young pigs unless ground. It notes oats price is low relative to corn, with large crops lowering values further. It advises grinding for hogs and suggests mixing oats with corn or straw for better intake, urging expanded use for human food and requesting new subscribers.

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Live Stock Boosts via Swine and Cattle Mix

An old rural piece touts profit from combining swine and cows to utilize surplus milk and improve digestion. It notes sour milk as valuable feed for older pigeons and as a versatile additive, while a separate rural anecdote credits Dr. Goodell with foiling a runaway buggy near a streetcar stop, showcasing quick animal intelligence.

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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Mann Page Brandon OSTS Carolina Farmers State Agli NCE Cyrus Thompson Richlands D. UC Juno Graham Ridgeway Tressurer W. G. Barnes Gill Lemurer J. T. B. Hoover Bim City O. Steward V. N. Leavell Villanow P. H. Massey Dur N.cooper Goo T. Lane Greensleman Pres Exigis Trinity N .Y Jamesowtcurne Kineon Agriculture China T. Ainien Jens United States Department OF Agriculture Haverly Old Martial Austin Colorado
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