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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1894

Page

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North Carolina Farmers Alliance and Reform Press Association list

A fragmented 1890s roster shows leaders and committees of the North Carolina Farmers Alliance and Reform Press Association. It names Marion Butler of Goldsboro as president of the national alliance, J L Gilber t as secretary, and J M Mewborne of Kinston as president of the North Carolina state alliance, with officers, judiciary, and papers to advocate the Ocala platform across Raleigh and city papers.

Bridges Canaba N.C. W Barnes Galeizb N.C Cytulanda J. T. B. Hoover Gmn Gath Carolina Reform Press Association Steers J. L. Ramsey Feeter W. S. Sarnes State Raleigh Golenboro Hickory Rattier Whiers Cavelina Dispatch Hertford Beaver Dam the Revolution Marion Oustow Bistle Vanut Ocala

Editorial Advice On Farming And Animal Husbandry Quoted

A collection of tips and observations on farming practices, crop rotation, livestock management, and horse care. Includes notes on cattle and dairy, fruit planting on rich soil, breeding caution, and the dangers of poor husbandry. Also references to divorce statistics and general social commentary in a historical newspaper tone.

Weu David Dickson Mian Yehe Ireland Japan

Parabi of the Two Smart Alecks

Two boastful men claim they never scratch a ticket and promote boodle and whiskey as political blessings while an Alliance member demands crumbs from Congress. Jefferson condemns party zeal, the poor man is mocked, and the Allianceman dies as the smart Alecks face a moral reckoning about campaign lies and loyalty to parties. Perspectives shift to farming, education leaders, and the North Carolina Assembly travel and ensilage notes.

Mecklenburg County Charlotte Congress Lincoln Jefferson Thomas Shylock Smart Alecks Will J. Orr

Eleventh Annual North Carolina Teachers Assembly in Morehead City

The North Carolina Teachers Assembly holds its eleventh annual session in Morehead City from June 19 to July 8 1894 in the Atlantic Hotel offering $1 daily entertainment. Noted educators from North Carolina and others will attend including Dr J M Rice and C W Bardeen amid discussions of new timely subjects and reform in public education.

School Bulletin Syracuse N. Y Ellen K. Hooker Sage College Ithaca W. R. McDaniel Western Maryland College Assembly Morehead City Goldsboro F. P. Hosaoop Oxford, N. C N. C North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly United States Atlantic Coast Atlantic Hotel Treachers B. L. Perry North Carolina J. M. Rice C W. Bardeen

Dollar That Is Worth a Dollar Fools National Watchman

A man in Washington laments money value and mortgage strain, arguing for more circulation. The column uses his tale to challenge the idea of demanding currency worth a dollar, urging readers to consider wage, debt, and fiat value through simple calculations and a cautionary public note.

National Watchman Washington Fiat

Bankers' Panic Bulletins Shaped by National Banks

A 1893 critique denounces national banks for causing economic strain and panic by withdrawing circulation to pressure policy shifts, accusing Mt Pleasant banks of conspiring with national bankers to undermine silver and repeal the Sherman law, with warnings of ongoing scarcity and looming bond issues. It cites bank coercion, political manipulation, and calls for aggressive congressional action against government money forms.

National Bank Mt. Pleasant National Bankers’ Association Washington Congress Henry County National Banks of Mount Pleasant England Treasury New York Bankers’ Association

Let Her Pass Tariff Swindle Warns of Hidden Cost

Critics urge against the tariff bill predicting immediate passage while warning it preserves a legacy of taxes. They compare it to gold brick and green goods scams, arguing the public loses principal now and future tribute increases. Sugar taxes rise and bond issues offset small cuts elsewhere.

Washington

Marl and acid phosphate injury potential from mixing

J C M asks if marl and acid phosphate should be mixed noting lime in marl may render phosphoric acid insoluble. H B Battle answers that marl tends to injure soluble phosphoric acid by converting it to reverted and insoluble forms, advising against mixing the two materials.

J.C. M Resaca N. C H. B. Battle Mars

Zebulon B. Vance Remembered As Noble War Governor

Judge Walter Clark eulogizes Zebulon B. Vance, praising his wartime leadership, steadfast loyalty to the people, and unyielding public service. He notes Vance’s service as congressman, governor, and senator, his incorruptible character, and the void left by his death for North Carolina.

Walter Clark Raleigh N. G Israel North Carolina Zebulon B. Vance Vance Great Plain Governor Vance Senator Vance Congress United States Senate Fearleas Thelees

Jarvis Seen As Free Silver, Wilson Bill Advocate

The New York Morning Advertiser notes Mr. Jarvis of Jarvis Section is chosen to succeed the late Senator Vance of North Carolina. He is described as a free silver advocate who supports the Wilson bill and aligns with the Chicago platform, filling a long felt want in the Democratic party.

Jarvis Jarvis Section Senator Vance North Carolina Chicago New York Morning Advertiser

Railroads Use Equalize In Wage And Rate Talk

A dialogue on labor terms shows teachers and students debating synonyms for reduce and increase. The term equalize is referenced as the railroad industry jargon for lowering wages and raising rates, with skepticism about its accuracy.

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Gol. Uv Ional Farmers’ Alliand Industrial Union A ‘E Natance Marion Butler J. L. Gilbert Calinepcretary Col D. P. Dunn Brandon Dember E Falls A Gouthworth Denver Col & W Carolina J. M. Mewborne Kinston, OR Parabi Raleigh, N. C THE Bankers London Railroad
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