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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
7
A religious column urges readers to strive for the high calling of holiness, public virtue, and temperance. It contrasts freedom from sin with worldly temptations, urges action against liquor, and calls Christians to influence politics, ballots, and community life. It cites scripture and laments backsliding while urging reform.
A moralizing fragment condemns church members engaging in political deals and tavern culture. It warns that voting corruption, barroom spirits, and compromised principes harm souls and families. Rhetoric questions compare envy to measles and urge virtuous living as 1896 moves forward.
In a letter to The Progressive Farmer from Richianos North Carolina the author argues for a nationwide Sub Treasury system with branches in every state town. He calls for coinage reform, denounces gold bonds, urges United States notes, and proposes three main money types gold silver and notes. He envisions sub treasuries as safe public deposits and a cash based foreign relation policy.
A letter warns against electric belt scams by a Rogers agent in Cumberland County and urges buying from home dealers. The Onslow County Alliance meets with LoCo Sub Alliance on April 9 with D W Smith presiding pro tem and a resolution to support Progressive Farmer over Farm and Home Weekly.
A dated anecdote from Mark Twain recalls a traveler in a prohibited town seeking a drink without a prescription. The apothecary offers a snake as a cure, sending the man to fetch it’s address. He returns with news the snake is booked for six months, leaving the traveler thirsting.
Evansville letters denounce the motto In God We Trust as hypocrisy and blasphemy. Hon W R Henry will speak at Spurrier's Mecklenburg on Rozzell's Ferry Road Saturday May 30 with a morning session and a picnic, inviting Democrats to attend and discuss issues, followed by music and dinner baskets.
Remains of Wooldrich Feitz and Valentine Leonard buried in Pilgrim Church cemetery in Davidson County. Patriots killed by Tories in 1751. only Revolutionary War soldiers buried there. Graves marked by seastone slabs 115 years old. Propose granite monument to be unveiled on the Fourth of July with ceremonies. Funds to be sent to Rev J C Lroxarp Lexington NC for collection.
Notice announces availability of building stone, window and door sill, engine foundations, curb stone, paving stocks and mill stones as a specialty. Contact James A. Ritchie at Faith, North Carolina.
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