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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1894
Page
2
A Raleigh item from May 22 1894 asks readers to mention The Progressive Farmer in letters to advertisers. It also quotes L L Polk from July 1890 reflecting on government by the people and the fading sunset with river and shadows behind a curtain.
Editorial round up cites Fayetteville Solid South John McDuffie and The Wilmington Messenger on silver coinage and tariff debates. Mentions sugar trust, Breckinridge remark, Dallas/Winston items, Chowan Institute’s 40 60th commencement, a 65 year biscuit claim, Morgan horse book, Coxey greenbacks, Horton wool, and tariff price effects on wool.
An 1890 balance shows total U S value at 65.0 billion with real estate 39.5b and personal property 25.5b. farms and equipment total about 17b, farms profit far smaller than manufacturers. The piece argues for tariff reform and criticizes Wilson bill protections while warning poor workers face penalties.
The piece attacks Thomas Jefferson and Grover Cleveland over Democratic unity. It cites Capt. Kitchin’s stance and condemns the party drift, praising the Alli ance platform as remedies. It also notes a mint accident involving $50,000,000 in silver dollars and questions circulating money after demonetization.
Senator Voorhees backed by a finance panel circulated a letter to firms including Rose & Leak of Fayetteville NC. The firm urged repeal of the state bank tax, passage of an income tax, and halting bond issues. They warn concessions are needed to win votes, calling voters cattle to be driven by expediency.
A collection of sharp political critiques arguing that partisan papers misrepresent the West and that the New York Times and the Senate flaws threaten reform. It condemns plutocratic influence, calls for cure of the Senate, and urges action to restore constitutional aims and national interests.
An editorial voice in London worries over potential Indian mutiny amid harsh British rule. It links silver demonetization in the US and India’s taxes, famine fears, and indigo monopolies to growing unrest. The piece likens past revolts to possible current resistance and urges American vigilance against British encroachment.
The piece recalls an Observer editorial from March 15 arguing for bimetalism and silver protection. It notes the Bland bill as a safe measure and stresses that both gold and silver must share equal intrinsic value or be adjusted internationally to maintain parity.
The piece contrasts calls for free coinage with pragmatism in finance and trade. It accuses Cleveland and Sherman of opposing silver, predicts future party platforms favoring silver, and mocks repeated editorial forgetfulness across campaigns.
The Progressive Farmer states it will not act as a party organ and will publish political notices from all parties. It pledges independence and balance while sharing brief notices on conventions and religious, educational, and civic events to inform readers.
A rumor from the Durham Globe asserts the American Bell Trust seized the telephone of Col. Ezekiel Bilkins, M. A., alleging patent infringement. The report presents no official confirmation and reflects circulating chatter about legal action.
Amid heated tariff talks, the article portrays Aldrich challenging the Wilson bill's revenue shifts while West and others clash over its facts. It notes bribery rumors about Butts and asks whether protectionists staff the drama as a wider reform charade. The piece also cites Coxey and legal cases as public outrage mounts at Congress.
A Philadelphia paper reports a town free writing journal plan, noting a representative sold 11 copies at 10 cents each and advertised 100 copies for sale. The notice appears in the New Bern Journal.
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